The Middle Ages lasted approximately from 400-1500 AD.
The early Middle Ages begin in 400 AD and last until 1050 AD.
The period from 1050 to 1300 is generally considered the High Middle
Ages. Western Europe rises as a great power with only China equaling
it in political, economic and cultural flourishing. It also witnesses
profound religious and intellectual change, including the
organization of the papal monarchy.
The Late Middle Ages begins in 1300 AD and ends around 1500 AD.
*Bulletin Board
Decorate a bulletin board with themes such as dragons, castles, knights and any other main topics that
the children would be interested in (like the food from the
time/jousting and swords/damsels in distress). Have cut outs of these
ready for the children to arrange one day, leaving enough space for
them to add to the collage. Have children find pictures in magazines/items
relating to knights/dragons/castles and bring to display on the board.
*Centers
Reading Area
Add a large cardboard box (large appliance size) and decorated it like a castle; a flag on
top with windows cut out and a mat inside to be used for either
pretend play or a quiet place to read in the castle. Add books about
the Middle Ages
*Castles
National Geographic tour of a castle.
-Castle Learning Center
A lot of information on castles, even
Click and explore a castle.
Build your own Medieval Castle
Download at .
Build a Medieval Castle requires Windows 3.1 or Windows 95/98, and a
printer, Free, 300k. Print out patterns for the castle. Color, cut-out, and assemble a
unique paper castle.
Print out and make.
Nova online game. Build your own virtual trebuchet.
color pages.
*The Church
Print a paper model
Easy Stained Glass
Need: construction paper, crayons
Fold the construction paper. Then fold the paper a number of times.
Unfold the construction paper and lay flat. Trace the fold lines with
a black crayon. Color the sections with a variety of colors of crayons.
Stained Glass Window
Need: black construction paper, variety of colors of tissue paper,
scissors, glue.
Trace your design of different shapes on the back of the
construction paper using a white crayon. Choose an easy
design such as a flower.
Cut out the shapes in your design, leaving space between
each shape. Glue tissue paper over the holes you cut out.
Hang in a sunny window.
Draw a pattern or print one. Tape the pattern to the table. Tape the transparencies over the patterns. Tape all four corners and be aware the tape will not come off the transparencies. It is best if the transparencies are slightly larger than the patterns.
Using permanent markers color in the areas of the pattern first. Then use a black permanent marker to trace the pattern lines. (use the black marker last so as not to dirty your other markers when coloring near the black marker lines.)
Remove the transparencies and trim into a circle. Hang in a window.
Stained Glass Patterns
Has a number of American theme patterns.
Large variety of patterns.
Picture tour of 28 Famous Cathedrals
Images of medieval aart and architecture.
A coloring page based on two stone gargoyles that sit perched atop the Cathedral of Notre Dame.
*Knights
Design your own shield
Read "Heraldry" from Knights Treasure Chest and explain
that the shields identified the knights in battle. The lion was the
first symbol to appear on a shield.
Have the students design their own shield.
Knight's Code
Have children recite "The Knight's Code": Click here for a printable
version of "The Knight's Code"
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* Be always ready with your armor on, except when you are taking your
rest at night.
* Defend the poor and help them that cannot defend themselves.
* Do nothing to hurt or offend anyone else.
* Be prepared to fight in the defense of your country.
* At whatever you are working, try to win honor and a name for honesty.
* Never break your promise.
* Maintain the honor of your country with your life. Rather die
honestly then live shamelessly.
* Chivalry requireth that youth should be trained to perform the most
laborious and humble offices with cheerfulness and grace; and do good
unto others.
Shields, Knights and Heraldry Download at site.
Shields, Knights and Heraldry requires PC running Windows 3.1, 95 or
98 and a printer, Free, 285k.
Free software to print out shields and the elements of heraldry to
create your own coat of arms. Learn the terminology and history of
coats of arms.
An illustrated fairy tale written and illustrated by Carol Moore.
The color page.
*Village Life
Sports games, board games, and card games.
Learn about the daily life in the Middle Ages and more.
Read about the food of the Middle Ages.
Read about the food of the Middle Ages and print a word search to do.
Recipes have the original text with a modern adaptation.
Listen to the sound of a medieval instrument and then try to determine which instrument, from those pictured, made that sound.
*Other Sites
Prints Available at AllPosters
The Middle Ages - Knights
Learn about the daily life in the Middle Ages and more.
Read all about the various aspects of the Middle Ages.
Researched by Mrs. Sunda's 4th and 5h grade.
Journey into medieval times with a guided tour offered by a knight, a merchant, a nun, and a peasant.
Explore the origins of words at Ye Olde English Sayings
Make a sundial
Meet the Merry Men, Robin Hood, and the various villains from these classic stories.
Candlelight Stories -
for Kids
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