La Giornata dell'Italiano
We are excited to invite Italian teachers and their high school students to ITALOMANIA!, an interactive half-day event sponsored by MITA in collaboration with the Educational Office of the Consulate General of Italy in Boston and the Dante Alighieri Society in Cambridge, MA.
This dynamic event brings together students from different schools and proficiency levels through games, collaborative activities, and hands-on cultural workshops ... all in Italian! In a welcoming and joyful environment, students will practice their Italian language skills and cultural exploration while connecting with peers from across Massachusetts. The event is open to all high schools in Massachusetts, and students of all proficiency levels are welcome.
This dynamic event brings together students from different schools and proficiency levels through games, collaborative activities, and hands-on cultural workshops ... all in Italian! In a welcoming and joyful environment, students will practice their Italian language skills and cultural exploration while connecting with peers from across Massachusetts. The event is open to all high schools in Massachusetts, and students of all proficiency levels are welcome.
PROGRAM
9:00 - 9:30 AM | Welcome & Check-In
10:00 - 10:30 AM | Italian Trivia Challenge. Jeopardy-style trivia covering geography, language, history, art, music, and more!
10:30 - 11:00 AM | "Trova qualcuno che..." . An icebreaker activity where students from different schools get to know each other.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Interactive Workshops (Rotating Stations)
12:00 - 12:30 PM | Lunch
12:30 - 12:45 PM | Tongue Twister Competition (Scioglilingua)
For more information or questions, please contact Nicole Chalifoux at [email protected]
9:00 - 9:30 AM | Welcome & Check-In
10:00 - 10:30 AM | Italian Trivia Challenge. Jeopardy-style trivia covering geography, language, history, art, music, and more!
10:30 - 11:00 AM | "Trova qualcuno che..." . An icebreaker activity where students from different schools get to know each other.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Interactive Workshops (Rotating Stations)
- Music Station: Guess the Sanremo 2026 song!
- Art Station: Create 3D paper models of Italian monuments
- Card Games: Learn and play Briscola and Scopa
- Word Games: Italian crosswords, word searches, and charades
12:00 - 12:30 PM | Lunch
12:30 - 12:45 PM | Tongue Twister Competition (Scioglilingua)
For more information or questions, please contact Nicole Chalifoux at [email protected]
INFORMATION FOR PARTICIPATION AND REGISTRATION
COST: The participation cost for students, inclusive of a light lunch, is $10.00 for those whose teacher is a MITA member and $15.00 for non-MITA participants. It's important to note that teachers do not need to pay any participation fee.
DEADLINE for Registration: March 20, 2026
By the deadline complete registration form (button below)
DEADLINE for Full Payment: March 27, 2026
By the deadline, please send one check per school for the total amount (including chaperones). NO PURCHASE ORDERS please! Make checks payable to MITA and mail to:
Maria Stella Cocchiara
36 Stanley Ave.
Medford, MA 02155
ATTENDANCE: Full payment secures your spot in the competition, please send check by the March deadline. Space is limited and will be reserved on a "first come first served” basis.
For more information contact: Stella Cocchiara at [email protected]