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Belgium

A child-friendly mission briefing for Thursday 19 November - capital, climate, school day, languages, fun facts, native animals, and five questions to ask the class on the other side of the world.

  • Capital
    Brussels
  • Population
    ~12 million
  • Time zone
    Europe/Brussels (UTC +1)
  • Currency
    euro (EUR)
Belgium, with Brussels marked
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Climate in November: Cold autumn moving towards winter; short daylight in the north.

Brussels, the capital of Belgium

The capital

Brussels

Photo · Wikimedia Commons

Fun facts

What makes Belgium a bit special.

Tap any card to open a class-ready mini-lesson - for the teacher to walk through, or an older child to read aloud.

Native animals

Wildlife your partner class might know best.

Tap any animal to open a class-ready lesson about it.

School life

In a Belgium classroom

Local school customs vary. The best way to learn about a class's day is to ask them directly.

Greetings to learn

Say hello like a local

  • Hello!
    German

Five questions to ask

Conversation starters

  1. 01What does your school day look like?
  2. 02What do you eat at lunch?
  3. 03What games do you play at break?
  4. 04What's the weather like today?
  5. 05What do you wish more children around the world knew about your country?

What not to assume

Friendly cautions

  • ℹBelgium has many regions and communities - there is no single experience.
  • ℹClimate, food, and traditions can vary widely from one part of the country to another.

Culture

Food, music, sport, festivals.

Tap any chip to open a class-ready lesson - what it is, why it matters, fun facts.

Reflection prompts
  • “What's something you'd love to share about your school day?”
  • “What's the most surprising thing you'd love to ask the other class?”

Could your class meet Belgium?

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