I have some children’s books about castles and a Mary Blair artist castle cut and paste craft. Also look at my post 4 Week Free Middle Ages Unit Study & Best Hands-on Ideas for more castle activities.
Too, if you’re wanting more artist ideas and activities look at my page Free Art Units for more ideas.
Castles aren’t just in fairy tales but children love reading books about castles. Castles were real places where kings, queens, knights, and even regular people lived.
Castles were made mostly of stone and often had high walls, towers, drawbridges, and moats to keep enemies out.
Maybe it was the design of castles that drew Mary Blair, artist to design the concept of castles for Disney.
However, castles back in the middle ages weren’t just for looks, they served many purposes.
For example, castles served as a defense, a place to shelter people, a time for a king and queen to show off their wealth and a place for central government.
Next, look at a few more castle activities.
MORE CASTLE ACTIVITIES
- 5 Usborne Knights And Castles Books | How To Make A Medieval Toilet Roll Castle
- Create a Cardboard Castle
- 4 Week Free Middle Ages Unit Study & Best Hands-on Ideas.
- Free 3D Paper Craft Castle Model Printable!
- 20+ Castle Activities for Preschoolers
- How to Make a Rapunzel Tower Out Of Cardboard
Then look at a few facts about Mary Blair.
FACTS FOR KIDS ABOUT MARY BLAIR ARTIST
- Mary Blair was born in 1911 in Oklahoma and grew up loving to draw and paint.
- She started working for Disney in the 1940s.
- And she became known for her unique style: vibrant colors, simple shapes, and imaginative designs.
- Mary Blair didn’t follow the “normal” rules of art.
- She helped design design Cinderella movie. Although she didn’t do the final animation, she created the concept art and Cinderella’s castle became the Disney castle.
- We imagine since Blair love bright and bold colors and shapes she was drawn to castles.
Additionally, look at these children’s books about castles.
8 Castle Books for Kids
Add some of these fun books about castles to your unit study or learning day.
Every part of the castle has a function. Walls keep the enemy out. Towers protect the lord and the soldiers. From the moat and portcullis to the great hall and dungeon, see how a castle works as an enemy army tries to storm the walls.
Ever since he can remember, Robin, child of Sir John de Bureford, has been told what is expected of him as the son of a nobleman. He must learn the ways of knighthood. But Robin’s destiny is changed suddenly when he falls ill and loses the use of his legs. Fearing a plague, his servants abandon him, and Robin is left alone. A monk named Brother Luke rescues Robin and takes him to the hospice of St. Mark’s, where he is taught woodcarving and patience and strength. Says Brother Luke, “Thou hast only to follow the wall far enough and there will be a door in it.” Robin learns soon enough what Brother Luke means. When the great castle of Lindsay is in danger, Robin discovers that there is more than one way to serve his king.
Knights and Castles and Feudal Life
An adventurous rescue set in the time of medieval knights, castles, bandits, and music. Before their father returns to France from the Crusades, daring Alice and
musical Roger set off on their own journey: to find their long-lost uncle. But on the way, the siblings are kidnapped and locked in an ancient hidden tower. To finish their quest, they need to escape—and fast! Can Alice use her courage to slip away and find help? And can Roger use his musical talents to guide her back before it’s too late?
This is an innovative flap book offering a fascinating glimpse into the world of sports. Lift the flaps to peek behind the scenes at all sorts of exciting sports-thrilling cycling races, athletic events, swimming and diving competitions and soccer matches at a busy sports stadium. 60 flaps to lift!
Printed on stiff card, this book contains templates to cut out and construct a superb model of a 14th century castle crammed with authentic detail. The model includes miniature characters for re-creating castle life, including market stalls and jousting knights as well as a portcullis that lifts and falls.
This charming book was originally published in 1938 in Wales. Its main virtue is its historical accuracy; these epic stories are very well researched and are all based on historical evidence. The eighteen stories cover all areas of Wales and deal with some of its most famous castles. From ""The Blind Knight of Whitecastle"" to ""When Harlech Castle was Besieged"", these tales will appeal to all children whose imaginations are drawn to the great castles and knights of old.
History comes alive in this incredible children's illustrated book about castles.Slicing through different areas of a medieval fortress, extraordinary views reveal the people busy inside, preparing for battle as an enemy army approaches. Packed with facts, you'll find out what it takes to build a massive 14th-century castle, dress a knight in armor, or prepare a feast fit for a king or queen. From the drawbridge to the dungeon, Cross-Sections Castle swarms with the people who keep the castle going--the workers, craftsmen, and servants. And, as you pore over every page, look out for the villainous spy. Is he in the well... the keep... the moat? No? Keep looking, he's there somewhere!
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Read a castle book or two your child loves while they do this fun craft.
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