Hello friends! I’ve got a fun Earth Day free activity for your bilingual kiddos 2-8 years so you can celebrate our planet and sneak in some Greek vocabulary at the same time. Read on to find out more.
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Hello Spring
Spring has officially arrived in the Northern Hemisphere, and the cherry trees here in Edinburgh are a view that can’t be ignored. Earth Day is celebrated every year on April 22nd and it is the perfect season for taking in Mother Nature’s beauty and educating ourselves and our little ones on ways to help protect our planet, (who’s been feeling rather poorly of late). It’s never too early to instil a love for nature and an understanding of the impact we humans can have on it.
Learning Greek through Nature
The subtle personal agenda: Did you know that many environmental terms have Greek roots? Words like “ecology” (οικολογία) and “geography” (γεωγραφία) come from Greek. This makes Earth Day a perfect occasion to introduce our kids to Greek vocabulary related to the environment.
On top of that, what a cool opportunity to share with kids the legend of Gaia, the personification of Earth as a goddess in ancient Greek mythology (I would omit the incest references 🤣).
Who is this Earth Day Greek Printable for?
This printable is ideal for parents and educators looking for a fun and educational activity to celebrate Earth Day. It’s designed to help children expand their vocabulary in Greek, while learning about ways to help the planet.
Related Vocabulary
Combine this activity with some Earth, Ecology and Conservation vocabulary in Greek. The suggested word list below includes words for learners of various fluencies. It includes the word in Greek and English, as well as the phonetic pronunciation of the Greek word, perfect for parents learning Greek alongside their kids.
A note on using the vocabulary list below
You might notice that some of the Greek words in the vocabulary list are a bit “advanced”. That’s perfectly okay! The key is to adapt the list to suit your child’s age and language level.
For Preschoolers
Focus on a few concepts they can follow. Even if they aren’t writing yet, they can learn to say words like “οξυγόνο” (oxygen) or “σπόρος” (seed). Use the colouring pages to reinforce these words through discussion.
For Early Writers
Introduce the spelling of Greek words alongside their meanings. This is a great opportunity to encourage biliteracy. Highlight pairs of words that sound similar in Greek and English, such as “ενέργεια” (energy) and “οικολογία” (ecology), to make connections between the languages.
Remember, the goal is to make learning enjoyable and relevant. Feel free to pick and choose the words that resonate most with your child and incorporate them into your Earth Day activities.
| Ελληνικά | English |
| Κλίμα (KLEE-mah) | Climate |
| Οικολογία (ee-ko-lo-YEE-a) | Ecology |
| Βιοδιασπώμενος (vee-o-thee-a-SPO-me-nos) | Biodegradable |
| Γεωγραφία (yeh-o-ghra-FEE-a) | Geography |
| Οικοσύστημα (ee-ko-SEE-stee-ma) | Ecosystem |
| Συντήρηση (seen-TEE-ree-see) | Conservation |
| Μόλυνση (MOH-leen-see) | Pollution |
| Εθελοντής (e-the-lohn-TEES) | Volunteer |
| Βιοποικιλότητα (vee-o-pee-kee-LO-tee-ta) | Biodiversity |
| Ενέργεια (e-NEHR-yee-a) | Energy |
| Γεωργία (yeh-ohr-YEE-a) | Agriculture |
| Οξυγόνο (ok-see-GO-no) | Oxygen |
| Παρασιτοκτόνα (pa-ra-see-to-KTO-na) | Pesticides |
| Πόρος (POH-ros) | Resource |
| Φύση (FEE-see) | Nature |
| Ενέργεια (e-NEHR-yee-a) | Energy |
| Βιώσιμος (vee-O-see-mos) | Sustainable |
| Σπόρος (SPO-ros) | Seed |
| Κλιματική αλλαγή (klee-ma-tee-KEE a-la-YEE) | Climate change |
What’s inside the freebie?
Our printable booklet features 11 colouring pages, highlighting various ways children can contribute to our planet’s well-being (including “Επιμόρφωση” – Educating one’s self) and “Διεκδίκηση” – Fighting, my two favourite ones).
Each page includes the Greek prompt in hollow letters, allowing kids to colour in and learn simultaneously. The phrases cover essential environmental actions:
- Save water
- Plant a tree
- Save energy
- Reuse
- Clean coasts
- Fuel-free transport
- Recycle
- Shop local
- Keep educating yourself
- Fight for our planet
How to Use this Earth Day Greek Printable
Simply print the pages on standard US Letter or A4 copy paper. You can keep them loose for individual activities or bind them to create a cute booklet.
This resource combines creativity, education, and environmental awareness. It’s a great tool for bilingual families and educators to engage children in meaningful discussions about the planet while expanding their Greek vocabulary.
Book Pairings (English)
What’s a special occasion without books to go with it? Have a look at our selection of nature books, curated with the help of my two avid pre-readers (and hard-cover chewers).
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Until next time!
M.
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