Our exploration of Greek Myths through engaging activities has been an enriching experience for our home educated children. From creating costumes to learning about ancient Greece, this journey has combined fun and education.

Listening to Greek Myths through Audio

The children developed a passion for Greek Myths after listening to “Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief” by Rick Riordan. This audio book sparked their interest in Greek gods and goddesses, linking to the reading curriculum and enhancing their vocabulary.

Library Research

We visited the library to research Greek gods, goddesses, and Ancient Greece, improving their research skills and understanding of history.

Planning an Ancient Greek Day

We planned an Ancient Greek day, incorporating Greek food, costumes, and set design. This activity helped with writing skills and understanding of cultural practices.

Designing Greek Costumes

The children designed and made no-sew Greek God and Goddess costumes, fostering creativity and linking to the design and technology curriculum.

Setting Up an Ancient Greek Feast

To recreate an Ancient Greek feast, we designed a backdrop of Athens and used cushions for seating. This activity connected with the art curriculum and provided a sensory experience.

Writing Greek Food Labels

We wrote Greek labels for the food, which enhanced our understanding of the Greek Alphabet and linked to the history curriculum.

Exploring Greek Language Influence

We investigated how English words are derived from Greek, linking this activity to the English reading and writing curriculum.

Mapping Greece

We examined Greece’s location relative to our home, learning about continents, seas, and mapping skills, linking to the geography curriculum.

Climate Comparison

We compared the climate in Greece with our local weather, packing a suitcase for a week in Athens. This activity linked to geography and maths curriculum.

Understanding Ancient Greek Elections

We studied the origins of democracy and local elections, linking to the English writing and speaking curriculum.

Running Ancient Greek Olympics

We organized our own Ancient Greek Olympics to understand the history of the Games, connecting with the PE curriculum.

Comparing Ancient and Modern Olympics

We explored how the Olympics have evolved, linking to history and PE curriculum.