Surrealism

Hello again. It's been a while since my last post! Now that we are in lockdown again, this will be another way to keep in touch. Some would say what we are experiencing is surreal! So what better time to learn a few things about Surrealism!

What is Surrealism? Watch the video and find out!

Then, come back to answer a few questions in the comments. 1. Who was the founder of Surrealism? 2. Can you name some surrealist painters? 3. Did you like the video?

You can also visit my PADLET where you can find more interesting things, such as paintings, advertisements influenced by Surrealism and much more!

School’s out for summer!


Have a great time everyone!

Find the Picasso paintings

A bit of art to make our day more beautiful! Click on the paintings to find out!

Do you know any other paintings by the famous artist?Which one do you like most and why?  Comment and let us know!

Animal flashcards

Just for fun! You know most of the animals but there are probably two or three you may not know! But you will know them after this  flashcard game! Don't forget to leave a comment! 🙂

Happy Mother’s Day!

Remember to show your love and appreciation to your mother EVERY DAY!

Can you translate the words in the second picture? Write your comment!

Mother’s Day printable

Hello children, how are you? Mother's day is on Sunday so here is a bunch of flowers you can print, draw and give to your mom. Or you can draw your own card! Those of you who are more crafty can watch the video tutorial I uploaded on your wall and make the tulip card.

Of course,I also have a question for you. Mother's Day is celebrated on the 10th of May in Greece and in the United States. Can you find out when it is celebrated in Great Britain and what it was originally called? I'm looking forward to your answers in the comments and you can also send me your Mother's Day creations! Take care!

Hello May!

Hello everyone! Happy 1st of May! How did you spend the day? Did you make the traditional flower wreath? If yes, can you send us a photo?  My son and I picked some flowers in the garden!

ps. Please  read the blog and do the tasks/answer the questions. Have you done the famous paintings quiz? Have you drawn the flags? If not, make sure you do, and let me know! xoxo 😘

 

 

 

Famous paintings

Do you like art? Take a look at these famous paintings. You have probably seen them but do you know what they are called? Take a quick quiz to test your knowledge! You can do some research first or go ahead and play more than once until you learn them!

The flags of Great Britain

Can you find out what the cross on the flag of Scotland is called?

PROJECT: Draw the flags and e-mail them to me at msokori@sch.gr (You can scan or screenshot them)

The cross of Saint George

April 23rd, 2020

Happy nameday to all of you named George or Georgia, a popular name in Greece!

Saint George's Cross, also called the Cross of Saint George, is a red cross on a white background.

Saint George became associated as the "patron saint" of England after the English reformation  and his flag came to be identified as the national flag of England.(source: wikipedia)

Can you name the capital of England? (I'm sure you can!🙂)  Can you name some other major cities? What famous landmarks can you think of? Any English writers, poets or playwrights? Especially one who died on April 23rd???

If you don't know who I am talking about, read this article. (click on the word!) It's in Greek and it contains lots of useful information.