Greek Day ideas for OSHC
6 DIY activities for Greek Day at before and after school care or vacation care. Pick and mix, or build a balanced day in one click.
Ancient Vase Silhouettes
Children cut vase shapes from orange paper and paint black figures on them, inspired by the black-figure pottery of ancient Greece.
Greek Day · Music and Dance Day · International Dance Day +3Greek Circle Dance
Children learn a simple Greek line dance, holding hands in an open circle behind a leader, as danced at Greek celebrations, weddings and festivals in Australia.
Greek Day · Games Day · Holidays and Travel Week +2Greek Island Hopping
Children dance between hoop islands to Greek music and hop onto an island when the music stops, as islands are named and gradually removed.
Greek Day · Greek Myths Day · Art Through the Ages +2Greek Key Pattern Borders
Children draw the repeating Greek key, or meander, pattern on grid paper and use it to frame their names or a picture.
Greek Day · Greek Myths Day · International Mother Language Day +2Write Your Name in Greek
Children use the Greek alphabet to write their names and secret messages, and discover English words with Greek roots, like alphabet itself.
Greek Day · Cooking Day · Grandparents Day +2Yiayia's Biscuit Twists
Children roll and twist soft dough into koulourakia, Greek butter biscuits, ideally alongside a yiayia, pappou or family member who bakes them at home.