Singing greek with Mariza Koch's songs 
Ena paidi, kalo paidi
Ena paidi, kalo paidi
Speech Comprehension and Production
Refer to phrases of the song and discuss their meaning: "το παίξε παίξε ζάχαρη" (to paixe paixe zacharē), "το λέγε λέγε μέλι" (to lege lege meli), "το τραγούδι κρύο νερό που πίνουν οι αγγέλοι" (to tragoudi kryo nero pou pinoun oi angeloi).
Use similes and metaphors in discourse: "σαν της μαμάς τα χάδια" (san tēs mamas ta chadia, like mum's caresses), "ο ήλιος πνίγει τα σκοτάδια" (o ēlios pnigei ta skotadia, the sun smothers the dark).
The song brings out the power of the game and the sun through references to the child, the garden, the bad wolf, the caresses etc.
Mention the singing games "Γαρυφαλίτσα τρίκαρδη...Αγγελικούλα κρύο νερό που πίνουν οι αγγέλοι" (Garyphalitsa trikardē...Angelikoula kryo nero pou pinoun oi angeloi).
Figures of speech: Anastrophe: "στον κήπο παίζει μόνο" (ston kēpo paizei mono), anadiplosis: "Ένα παιδί καλό παιδί" (Ena paidi kalo paidi).
Use similes and metaphors in discourse: "σαν της μαμάς τα χάδια" (san tēs mamas ta chadia, like mum's caresses), "ο ήλιος πνίγει τα σκοτάδια" (o ēlios pnigei ta skotadia, the sun smothers the dark).
The song brings out the power of the game and the sun through references to the child, the garden, the bad wolf, the caresses etc.
Mention the singing games "Γαρυφαλίτσα τρίκαρδη...Αγγελικούλα κρύο νερό που πίνουν οι αγγέλοι" (Garyphalitsa trikardē...Angelikoula kryo nero pou pinoun oi angeloi).
Figures of speech: Anastrophe: "στον κήπο παίζει μόνο" (ston kēpo paizei mono), anadiplosis: "Ένα παιδί καλό παιδί" (Ena paidi kalo paidi).
Music Activities
Learn the lyrics of the song while rhythmically walking in space and highlighting the phrases.
Sing each phrase in Solfège on air indicating the changes of the pitch following the rhythm and visual display of the melodic line emphasizing on the phrasing during the song.
Comment on the song after listening: does the content of the lyrics go well with the sense of the melody? Which songs or melodies have caused them similar feelings?
Mention the musical work "Peter and the Wolf" by S. Prokofiev, distribute roles to everyone in the class, dramatize the work while listening to the music at the same time.
Sing each phrase in Solfège on air indicating the changes of the pitch following the rhythm and visual display of the melodic line emphasizing on the phrasing during the song.
Comment on the song after listening: does the content of the lyrics go well with the sense of the melody? Which songs or melodies have caused them similar feelings?
Mention the musical work "Peter and the Wolf" by S. Prokofiev, distribute roles to everyone in the class, dramatize the work while listening to the music at the same time.
Cross-thematic Connections - Greek Culture
Interdisciplinary concept: culture.
Refer to traditional and modern games and singing games, either individual or in groups, i.e., "Πού'ν'το, πού'ν'το το δαχτυλίδι" (Pou'n'to, pou'n'to to dachtylidi), "Περνά-περνά η μέλισσα" (Perna-perna ē melissa, The bee passes by), "Γύρω γύρω όλοι" (Gyrō gyrō oloi), "Πέτρα-μολύβι-ψαλίδι- χαρτί" (Petra-molyvi-psalidi-charti, rock-paper-scissors), "0-0-7", "Πικατσού" (Pikachu), "Αντουανέτα" (Antouaneta), "γιογιό" (giogio), "σβούρα" (svoura), "τόπι" (topi), "τα πεντόβολα" (ta pentovola), "τα τσελίκια" (ta tselikia) etc.
View images of children playing from different cultures and times: Discuss how children used to play in the past and how they do today, how they play in different cultures, what are their own favourite games, view and teach the pupils' favourite games in the class.
Sun: benefits nature, our mental and physical health.
Refer to traditional and modern games and singing games, either individual or in groups, i.e., "Πού'ν'το, πού'ν'το το δαχτυλίδι" (Pou'n'to, pou'n'to to dachtylidi), "Περνά-περνά η μέλισσα" (Perna-perna ē melissa, The bee passes by), "Γύρω γύρω όλοι" (Gyrō gyrō oloi), "Πέτρα-μολύβι-ψαλίδι- χαρτί" (Petra-molyvi-psalidi-charti, rock-paper-scissors), "0-0-7", "Πικατσού" (Pikachu), "Αντουανέτα" (Antouaneta), "γιογιό" (giogio), "σβούρα" (svoura), "τόπι" (topi), "τα πεντόβολα" (ta pentovola), "τα τσελίκια" (ta tselikia) etc.
View images of children playing from different cultures and times: Discuss how children used to play in the past and how they do today, how they play in different cultures, what are their own favourite games, view and teach the pupils' favourite games in the class.
Sun: benefits nature, our mental and physical health.
Age level
7-11 years old
Language level
Beginner
Intermediate
Family
Game
Animals
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