Limnopoula

About the Book

An issue that concerns the European Union is the management of water recourses. Limnopoula is a teaching manual to get introduced preschoolers and first-grade students to the role of the Institution of the European Union through a fairy tale that combines realistic and mythical elements. In addition, this book is negotiating values such as communication, diversity, environmental protection, part of which is the water of the lakes, in a simple and attractive way, adopted to the level of preschool and early elementary education. Especially for educators and parents both, Limnopoula is a primer on involvement of children in drama, art activities, and educational games, such as puzzles or tombola. In the end of the book is proposed a variety of activities that strengthen educational purposes. Finally, the epilogue of the story reflects the dynamic and progressive role of the European Union Institution. Limnopoula isn’t only a kind of a bird. In our story, Limnopoula is a bird of values!

About the Author

Maria Magkiroglou was born in the coastal city of Thessaloniki in Greece. She graduated from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in the field of teaching preschool education. She has worked at public schools since 2001 and has implemented various European educational programs and projects on culture and the environment. As a partner of the European Commission, she took part in an educational programme, known as Teachers 4 Europe. Recently she published a study on the connection of Japanese origami art with the development of mathematical thinking in preschoolers. Inspired from the latest educational activities, she decided to publish her first book, Limnopoula. She wishes, through Limnopoula and in a simplified way for young learners, to promote European Union values, such as solidarity between people, peace and prosperity, democracy and freedom, respecting people’s diversity. She is studying in a postgraduate program of the European University of Cyprus in the field of sciences of education, and she is certified on using new technologies in education. Since little was involved with writing tales and poems, cultivating these skills in the area of classroom kindergarten. She is married, and she has gained a precious and adorable child. Since 2001, Maria lives with her family in mountain town of Florina, where she works. Contact info: maria.magiroglou@gmail.com Additional information regarding European Union can be obtained by visiting the official EU website. Especially for teachers: europa.eu/teachers-corner/index_en.htm