Basic Curriculum for Reception

Textbooks

• ‘’Η Αλφαβήτα ταξιδεύει’’
• Παρέα με τον παππού Αίσωπο (Φάκελος με καρτέλες & Οδηγίες)
• Use of letter-cards, educational games, audio cds and dvds, children’s books and posters and worksheets. Ask advise from the headteacher.
• Parents should provide opportunities for children to use Greek at home.

Listening / Speaking

• Introduction to the Greek Language. Form simple sentences.
• Expand vocabulary through themes:
  • Child’s life: home, day school, church, family
  • Seasonal: weather, clothing, activities
  • Other themes: greetings, numbers, colours, parts of the body
• Story time – Circle time
• Supplementary: Educational Songs, poems, action songs
• Language games, counting games
• Cultural, religious, ethnic topics
• Viewing: Greek videos for discussion and vocabulary acquisition

Reading

• Begin identification of letters
• Use of visuals, letter cards

Writing

• Trace/Copy letters (two spaces high)
• Letter cards – match to appropriate picture
• Variety of seatwork activities

Art

• Developing fine muscle coordination
• Following instructions
• Sequential activities

Culture History

Description and explanation of ethnic and religious events:

• “OXI” day
• Christmas
• March 25
• Easter
• Name days

Dance