Each country chooses one medicinal plant from its place and presents it...what it is for, how it is used, where it helps-use the art of painting so pupils can draw the herbs. Each country presents its customs related to drinking tea, and then others try to find those plants in their place and make tea from them...Photos of tea parties, recipes, healing herbs...

2nd pre-primary school of Ierapetra-Greece

Mint

Mint or mentha belongs to the Lamiaceae family, which contains around 15–20 plant species, including peppermint and spearmint. It is a popular herb that people can use fresh or dried in many dishes and infusions. Manufacturers of toothpaste, gum, candy, and beauty products often use mint oil.

Mint health benefits:

 Mint is a calming herb that people have used for thousands of   years to help soothe an upset stomach or indigestion.

Mint plants contain an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agent called rosmarinic acid.

Mint contains menthol. This an aromatic decongestant that might help to break up phlegm and mucus, making it easier to expel.

Diet

Mint leaves are a tender herb with gentle stems. It is best to add them raw or at the end of the cooking process. This helps them maintain their delicate flavor and texture.

Source from: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/275944   

   Our Activities

We accompamied our tea from chamomile (Serbia's proposal), with Cake that was prepared and cooked at school. We enjoyed having tea-time all together.

(Despina Tsifetaki, Argyri Ziaka)

We tried to draw Chamomile (Art of Painting)

Despina Tsifetaki

We also talked about lavender, we observed it carefully and learned about its beneficial properties. In the end we painted it while listening  to a calm instrumental piece of music called "Lavender".

(Art of painting, Ziaka Argyri)

We plant herbs in our school garden

   CLASS B

Eleni Koutselaki, Georgia Liveri, Styliani Voulioti

Eleni Koutselaki, Georgia Liveri, Styliani Voulioti

Eleni Koutselaki, Georgia Liveri, Styliani Voulioti

2nd Kindergarten of Kastoria- Greece 

Μountain tea

Growing wild in the upland regions of Greece, Mountain Tea is one of the most recognisable and well-loved herbs in the land, internationally known as 'Greek Mountain Tea'. Traditionally, it is thought to stimulate the body, and is drunk mostly in the winter, since it shields the respiratory system and fights off colds.

5th Kindergarten Haidariou-Greece

                            The sage

                  The art of painting 

            We taste and plant our sage 

1st Kindergarten of Makrochori,Imathia, Greece

We decided to learn about tilio.

TheTilia platyphyllos tree produces aromatic and nectar-rich flowers, which have medicinal properties and are used to make the tea known as 'tilio', which is extremely tasty and popular in Europe. The flowers are collected in mid-summer and used to make relaxing teas.

Tilio

EB1/ JI de Ribeirão, Portugal

Lemon balm

Lemon Balm - Lemon balm is an herb that is often used for several purposes. It is like a "magical plant" with a wonderful lemony scent. 

People use it for :

- Tea: Some people make lemon balm tea, which is like a warm, tasty drink that can help you relax and feel calm. It's like a cozy hug for your insides.

Herb Garden: Some people grow lemon balm in their gardens because it smells so nice and looks pretty. Plus, it attracts friendly insects like bees and butterflies.

Smells Great: You can rub the leaves between your fingers, and they release a lovely lemony scent. It's like having your own natural perfume right in your backyard!