May 9 is Europe Day - but our preschoolers know it very well. On this occasion, the children learned about Europe and the European Union. They met her symbols, the flag and the hymn. The main goal is to create a sense of national and European belonging among preschoolers. The children from GrIII and IV prepared a show of dances from selected countries. The children were very involved in the project.

MUSIC FOR EUROPE DAY

Lithuanian Dance

Czech Song: "Svitila mi pekna hvezdicka" - A folk song which means "The satr was shining when I loved my darling", sung in three voices.

Spanish Song: "Folías" - A popular serenade which is interpreted by the "Tuna". The Tuna is a group of university students in traditional dress who plays traditional instruments and sing serenades, specially in May. The "tunos" wear a black cloak with colourful ribbons which are presents for their admirers.

Welsh dance

Italian song: Thus Spoke Leonardo - Our video is an Italian Renaissance song: both the music and the lyrics were written by Leonardo da Vinci. We are celebrating the 500th anniversary of his death this year. 

Polish Songs: a greeting song and the European Union anthem interpreted by Polish students.

OTHER ACTIVITIES FOR CELEBRATING EUROPE DAY

In the following link you can find some pictures with traditional dresses from different countries. Enjoy them!

https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipPVJKnFWt90cgvtUatXwA29OayfEMjO_HQErpZo0BHz4m7x2OCdFPw99Ww0gqNz_Q?key=WThTRFZHdW5nMkN5Z1Y5SVYwQmo3RkRhSXptZFln

PLAYING GAMES

Montessori School. Europe Day celebrated with a puzzle to get to know the countries.

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Check your knowledge about the EU and the countries of our project in the following link:

https://play.kahoot.it/#/k/d785dd76-2432-4e67-a02c-bfde2e7b7d2e

HAPPY EUROPE DAY FROM SPAIN!!!

Happy  Europe Day  from Poland :)