Singing greek with Mariza Koch's songs 
Svēse to keri
Svēse to keri
Pronunciation
Articulation of the labial consonants /π/, /β/, /φ/ (/p/, /v/, /ph/). Practice words which contain them.
On the occasion of the song's phrase practice /ph/ with proper articulation.
Make the distinction between voiceless /ph/ and voiced /v/ in a playful manner i.e.mimicking buzzing insects.
On the occasion of the song's phrase practice /ph/ with proper articulation.
Make the distinction between voiceless /ph/ and voiced /v/ in a playful manner i.e.mimicking buzzing insects.
Speech Comprehension and Production
Use verbal instructions starting with the phrase of the song "Σβήσε το κερί" (Svēse to keri). Pupils follow simple instructions such as: "Άνοιξε την πόρτα" (Anoixe tēn porta, open the door), "Κλείσε το φως" (Kleise to phōs, turn off the light), "Σβήσε τον πίνακα" (Svēse ton pinaka, wipe clean the whiteboard) etc. Students also practice giving instructions to their classmates so that they understand the use of the imperative mood.
Music Activities
Rhythmic patterns with quarters, eighths, and quarter rests (blowing and opening hand during rests): The pupils note them down in a graphic sheet music composition and perform them directly or by mimicking what their teacher does. Use unpitched percussion.
Recite rhythmically and composite melodies for the phrase "Σβήσε το κερί...φφφ" (Svēse to keri...ph-ph-ph).
Singing is recommended at the end of the lesson, as the students embrace and say goodbye.
Arrangement in a circle with one pupil in the middle: the children blow freely and the pupil in the middle moves following the direction of the "wind".
Recite rhythmically and composite melodies for the phrase "Σβήσε το κερί...φφφ" (Svēse to keri...ph-ph-ph).
Singing is recommended at the end of the lesson, as the students embrace and say goodbye.
Arrangement in a circle with one pupil in the middle: the children blow freely and the pupil in the middle moves following the direction of the "wind".
Cross-thematic Connections - Greek Culture
Interdisciplinary concept: symbolism.
The symbolism of candles on birthdays and in religion. Discuss their role and their significance.
The use of candles in folklore: oil lamps, paraffin lamps, torches, candles and their progressive replacement with electricity in the early and mid-20th century.
Paintings with candles (i.e. by Theotokopoulos, Iakōvidēs, Gyzēs and others).
The symbolism of candles on birthdays and in religion. Discuss their role and their significance.
The use of candles in folklore: oil lamps, paraffin lamps, torches, candles and their progressive replacement with electricity in the early and mid-20th century.
Paintings with candles (i.e. by Theotokopoulos, Iakōvidēs, Gyzēs and others).
Age level
3-7 years old
Language level
Beginner
Theater
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