Languages from the Cradle (The Lullabies of Europe)

• Thematic framework: Education
• Geographical outreach: Regional
• Types of project: Capacity-building
  
  
• Beneficiary ccountries: All Europe, later Global
  
  
• Main responsible :
  Dr. Figen Sat Yilmaz
  Coordinator - Çukurova University,
  Adana,
  Turkey

Summary of the activities
Lullabies in the original European languages, with their translations and background are available here for families, schools and children to use.

Lullabies in multiple languages are a perfect way to introduce new languages into a family setting. Every European country has its own culture of lullabies but this project will allow you to cross the cultural divide and sing and play other wonderful lullabies in your homes.

Very young children, who hear these songs, will remember them later when starting to learn foreign languages. Indeed, research shows that lullabies do much more than lulling a baby to sleep. They provide opportunities for children’s growth and development as well as promoting a loving relationship between parent and child.

The project has also made a Wiki were lullabies in additional languages can be added by users to share with all.

The website is available in :
English
Türkçe
Italiano
Ελληνικά
Română
Čeština
Dansk

Main partners
- Çukurova University, Adana, Turkey
- Kindersite Project Ltd. UK
- The Mosaic Art and Sound Ltd, UK
- Synthesis Center for Research and Education Ltd. Cyprus
- Alexander Technological Educational Institute Thessaloniki, Greece
- The Regional In-Service Teaching Centre Arges, Romania
- University of West Bohemia, Czech Republic
- Videnscenter for Integration, Denmark