School life
In a Yemen classroom
Local school customs vary. The best way to learn about a class's day is to ask them directly.
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Yemen
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.
- CapitalSana'a
- Population~33 million
- Time zoneAsia/Riyadh (UTC +3)
- CurrencyYemeni rial (YER)
Yemen, with Sana'a marked
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Climate in November: Dry season in many regions; warm.
The capital
Sana'a
Photo · Wikimedia Commons
Fun facts
What makes Yemen a bit special.
Old City of Sana'a
A city of mud-brick tower houses built over 2,500 years ago
Open lesson
Shibam
The 'Manhattan of the Desert' - 500-year-old mud-brick skyscrapers
Open lesson
Hadhramaut Wadi Villages
Ancient villages tucked inside a vast desert canyon
Open lesson
Mahweet Terraced Mountains
Mountains carved into giant staircase farms
Open lesson
Dragon's Blood Tree
Socotra's upside-down umbrella tree with blood-red sap
Open lesson
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.
- 🐆
Arabian Leopard
One of the world's rarest big cats - a master of mountain camouflage
Open lesson
- 🦅
Egyptian Vulture
A clever white-and-black bird that uses tools to crack eggs
Open lesson
Tap any animal to open a class-ready lesson about it.
Greetings to learn
Say hello like a local
- Hello!Arabic
Five questions to ask
Conversation starters
- 01What does your school day look like?
- 02What do you eat at lunch?
- 03What games do you play at break?
- 04What's the weather like today?
- 05What do you wish more children around the world knew about your country?
What not to assume
Friendly cautions
- ℹYemen 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.
Food
Music
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 Yemen?
Choose Yemenwhen you register - we’ll show you the time-zone feasibility.