Good morrow, lords and ladies! We are so excited to kick off our Castles Unit, which is packed with history around Medieval times and the Renaissance in Western Europe.
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Castles Unit: DIY quill activity
Education in medieval times was very different from today. Most people (especially peasants) couldn’t read or write—even many nobles couldn’t read or write. It was mostly the clergy who had all the education. If a noble family wanted to educate their children, they would either do it themselves or get a priest to tutor them. (source)Continue reading “Castles Unit: DIY quill activity”
Castles Unit: DIY knight shield craft
Get ready to defend your kingdom in style! This simple knight’s shield craft works perfectly with our Level 2 Castles Unit, or with any medieval unit study in your homeschool.
Level 1: Castles Unit
This unit is full of fun history about medieval times in Western Europe. We will examine many parts of life during the feudal system of the dark ages—but with a kid friendly spin. Huzzah!
Castles Unit: DIY falconer craft
occasionally in our time, but it was much more popular during medieval times.
Castles Unit: DIY cardboard castle with drawbridge
We’re kicking off our castles unit with a royal structure of our own!
Castles Unit: Make a Sword Craft
Any knight is only as good as their sword! With this simple craft, your child can make their own as they explore life as a knight in our Castles Unit.
Castles Unit: Medieval Banner Craft
Decorate your home like a royal with this simple medieval banner craft!
Castles Unit: Royal Chalice Craft
Ready to raise a glass like a royal? This super simple chalice craft makes it easy to turn your next meal into a feast fit for a noble.
Castles Unit: Castle Math Activity
Who’s ready to storm the castle with some number towers? ♜♜♜ This fun activity is a simple way to practice sums with manipulatives.