Kids At School

Some of the older kids can walk to school without an adult if they have a friend to walk with them.

Where do you eat lunch? What is your favorite food?:

Kids eat lunch at the school cafeteria. The cafeteria has beans, rice and some type of vegetable and meat every day.

What language do you speak at school? How do you say "Hello" in your language?:

At school, kids learn mostly in Portuguese, but there are also classes in English and Spanish.

What are some common kids' names at your school?:

Common names for girls are Ana, Maria, Patrícia, Adriana and Juliana. Common names for boys are João, Paulo, Antonio, Pedro and Lucas. Do you know anybody with one of these names?

What subjects do you study in school, and which one is your favorite?:

Kids study math, science, history, Portuguese and English. Many kids like learning history because they can hear stories from all over the world.

What is your homework like?:

Homework is normally very light because the work is done during class. A homework assignment might be to finish up the class work if they ran out of time during class that day.

What do you like to do after school? Do you have a favorite sport or game?:

After school, kids like to play soccer with friends! Most people in Minas Gerais are either fans of the Atlético Mineiros or the Cruzeiros.

Who is your favorite famous person?:

Their favorite famous people in the United States are Demi Lovato, Selena Gomez and Ariana Grande. Do you know any famous Brazilian people?

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