The document outlines the calendar for an English language integration project taking place at the Ritenitis pre-school in Salaspils, Latvia throughout 2015. Each month focuses on a different theme and includes 3-4 related vocabulary words in both English and Latvian. The goal is to incorporate English into game lessons for pre-school children through activities and topics related to nature, holidays, colors, seasons and more.

1. Comenius project „English language integration in the pre-school game lessons”
Pre-school „Ritenitis” Salaspils, Latvia
CALENDAR
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January 1 – first day of year
Salaspils
PII ”RITENITIS”
Latvia
2015
Happy New Year!
English-Latvian
Winter – ziema
Snow – sniegs
Ice - ledus
Comenius project “English language integration in the pre-school game lessons”
JANUARY
JANVĀRIS

3. Snow and colors
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PII ”RITENITIS”
Latvia
2015
„Let’s play with snow”
English-Latvian
Art – māksla
Color - krāsa
Comenius project “English language integration in the pre-school game lessons”
FEBRUARY
FEBRUĀRIS

4. Spring decorations
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PII ”RITENITIS”
Latvia
2015
„Enjoy the spring”
English-Latvian
Spring –pavasaris
Green – zaļš
Nature - daba
Comenius project “English language integration in the pre-school game lessons”
MARCH
MATRTS

5. Easter egg exhibition
April 18-21 - Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday
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PII”RITENITIS”
Latvia
2015
Happy Easter!
English-Latvian
Easterm-Lieldienas
Egg – ola
Comenius project “English language integration in the pre-school game lessons”
APRIL
APRĪLIS

6. Children’s art
May 1 - Labor Day and the convocation of the Constitutional Assembly in 1920;
May 4 - Declaration of Independent Republic of Latvia in 1990;
Second Sunday in May - Mother's Day;
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PII”RITENITIS”
Latvia
2015
Children are like a flowers!
English-Latvian
Flower – puķe
Children - bērni
Comenius project “English language integration in the pre-school game lessons”
MAY
MAIJS

7. Summer Solstice Celebration
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June 23 and 24 - Summer Solstice; Midsummer Eve and Midsummer
Salaspils
PII”RITENITIS”
Latvia
2015
„Summer time for everyone!”
English-Latvian
Summer – vasara
Sun - Saule
Comenius project “English language integration in the pre-school game lessons”
JUNE
JŪNIJS

8. Bubbles party in Ritenitis
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PII ”RITENITIS”
Latvia
2015
„Be happy!”
English-Latvian
Bubble – burbulis
Joy – prieks
Happiness - laime
Comenius project “English language integration in the pre-school game lessons”
JULY
JŪLIJS

9. Sand castles in children dreams
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PII ”RITENITIS”
Latvia
2015
Sun, fun and fantasy!
English-Latvian
Sand – smiltis
Castle - pils
Comenius project “English language integration in the pre-school game lessons”
AUGUST
AUGUSTS

10. 21 September - International Day of Peace.
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PII ”RITENITIS”
Latvia
2015
Awareness of Peace Day creates action, and that action saves lives.
Jude Law - Peace One Day Ambassador
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Peace – Miers
Dove - balodis
Comenius project “English language integration in the pre-school game lessons”
SEPTEMBER
SEPTEMBRIS

11. Autumn harvest time
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PII ”RITENITIS”
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2015
As Summer gives way to Autumn, the lush greens and warm weather turn to fall colors and cooler. weather.
English-Latvian
Autumn – rudens
Pumpkin – ķirbis
Tree - koks
Comenius project “English language integration in the pre-school game lessons”
OCTOBER
OKTOBRIS

12. Congratulation Latvia!
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November 18 – Independent day of Latvia
Salaspils
PII ”RITENITIS”
Latvia
2015
Welcome to Latvia!
English-Latvian
House –māja
Flag – karogs
Country - valsts
Comenius project “English language integration in the pre-school game lessons”
NOVEMBER
NOVEMBRIS

13. Christmas tree lightening
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December 25., 26. – Christmas
Salaspils
PII ”RITENITIS”
Latvia
2015
„Merry Christmas!”
English-Latvian
Christmas – ziemassvētki
Angel – enģelis
Gift - dāvana
Comenius project “English language integration in the pre-school game lessons”
DECEMBER
DECEMBRIS