Singing greek with Mariza Koch's songs 
Hares mares koukounares
Hares mares koukounares
Pronunciation
Articulation of the phoneme /ρ/ (r).
Find Greek words that start with or contain the phoneme /r/ in order to practice its use [ρυάκι (ryaki, stream), νερό (nero, water), ρύζι (ryzi, rice), κάρο (karo, cart) , καρότο (karoto, carrot), etc.).
One pupil of the group becomes "the conductor" determines the movements for each of the syllables starting with /r/, such as ρα (ra), ρε (re), ρι (ri), ρο (ro), ρου (rou) and then invites team members to perform to his movements vocally.
Find Greek words that start with or contain the phoneme /r/ in order to practice its use [ρυάκι (ryaki, stream), νερό (nero, water), ρύζι (ryzi, rice), κάρο (karo, cart) , καρότο (karoto, carrot), etc.).
One pupil of the group becomes "the conductor" determines the movements for each of the syllables starting with /r/, such as ρα (ra), ρε (re), ρι (ri), ρο (ro), ρου (rou) and then invites team members to perform to his movements vocally.
Speech Comprehension and Production
A vegetable garden and its vegetables: cucumbers, artichokes, peas, carrots, greens, etc.
Language expressions: “μια χαρά και δυο τρομάρες” (mia chara kai dyo tromares, for better or for worse), “τα κάνει ένα κουβάρι” (ta kanei ena kouvari, turns it up and down).
Rhyme between 1st - 2nd and 3rd - 4th verses.
Nouns: singular – plural form.
Read the book “How Does My Garden Grow?” by Gerda Muller or a book which describes the plants of a vegetable garden.
Language expressions: “μια χαρά και δυο τρομάρες” (mia chara kai dyo tromares, for better or for worse), “τα κάνει ένα κουβάρι” (ta kanei ena kouvari, turns it up and down).
Rhyme between 1st - 2nd and 3rd - 4th verses.
Nouns: singular – plural form.
Read the book “How Does My Garden Grow?” by Gerda Muller or a book which describes the plants of a vegetable garden.
Music Activities
Solfége on air indicating the changes of the pitch following the rhythm.
Improvise: songs with only two notes G - A.
Accompany the song with rhythmic clapping to the rhythm of the meter and the rhythm of the melody of the song.
Melodic instrumentation with sound tubes and boomwhackers.
Create a sound story about a bazaar in a neighborhood (a flea market), where each shopkeeper sells his wares in whatever characteristic way or words they imagine (the vegetables and plants mentioned in the song and other products). Every shopkeeper finds a unique way to attract customers and sell their product. Record the sound image with the theme “Λαϊκή αγορά” (laikē agora) (flea market), listen and discuss the sounds that were heard.
Improvise: songs with only two notes G - A.
Accompany the song with rhythmic clapping to the rhythm of the meter and the rhythm of the melody of the song.
Melodic instrumentation with sound tubes and boomwhackers.
Create a sound story about a bazaar in a neighborhood (a flea market), where each shopkeeper sells his wares in whatever characteristic way or words they imagine (the vegetables and plants mentioned in the song and other products). Every shopkeeper finds a unique way to attract customers and sell their product. Record the sound image with the theme “Λαϊκή αγορά” (laikē agora) (flea market), listen and discuss the sounds that were heard.
Cross-thematic Connections - Greek Culture
Interdisciplinary concept: culture, nutrition.
Vegetables and fruits of Greece and the Mediterranean on the occasion of what is mentioned in the song (cucumbers, artichokes, carrots, peas, greens, etc.), as well as plants (roses, cactus).
The bazaar or the Greek flea market: what is sold there, what is the difference from the supermarket, how the sellers sell their wares, etc. (audiovisual material).
Seasonal fruits and vegetables of Greece and the Mediterranean. Try to recognize seasonal fruits and vegetables through your taste and smell.
Vegetables and fruits of Greece and the Mediterranean on the occasion of what is mentioned in the song (cucumbers, artichokes, carrots, peas, greens, etc.), as well as plants (roses, cactus).
The bazaar or the Greek flea market: what is sold there, what is the difference from the supermarket, how the sellers sell their wares, etc. (audiovisual material).
Seasonal fruits and vegetables of Greece and the Mediterranean. Try to recognize seasonal fruits and vegetables through your taste and smell.
Age level
3-7 years old
7-11 years old
Language level
Beginner
Intermediate
Nutrition
