Friday, October 30, 2009

Greek e-cards for Feast Days and More


At Netkids.gr, you can send an e-card for any occasion. They even have personalized Feast Day cards that include the first name of the recipient in Greek. How neat is that?! Send one to a friend today.

Thursday, October 29, 2009

Greek Children's Music


I don't know about you, but my kids love Greek music. Not only do they enjoy it, but it also boosts their vocabulary! I am amazed at what they learn, and when I ask them about it, they will tell me in many cases it was from a song they heard.


Join the fun, by listening to Greek children's music and videos at ΠαιδικάΤραγούδια.gr at


Monday, October 26, 2009

Classroom Vocabulary

illustration by Sarah Beise

Label things around your classroom or home from Grafoulis.gr

http://www.grafoulis.gr/wp/IROES/PINAKIDES%20.pdf

From the Εικονογραφησμένο Λεξίκο Α' Β' Γ'Δημοτικού published by ΟΕΔΒ scroll down to page 437 for a colorful picture of a classroom labeled with classroom vocabulary

http://pi-schools.sch.gr/dimotiko/lex_a_b_c/lex_391_440.pdf

Saturday, October 24, 2009


Background information on Greece in World War II



Paintings of Alexandros Alexandrakis

Having fought at the war front, painter and draughtsman Alexandros Alexandrakis (1913-1968) found time to document the harsh life of soldiers up on the Pindos mountains.