Geronimo Stilton Back The Fourth Journey Through Time has several sections in it. If you love the Geronimo Stilton Books, you’ll love this book and book craft.
The section and craft we focused on is about Cleopatra.
This book of the Geronimo Stilton series takes us through Cleopatra’s Time, Genghis Khan and Queen Elizabeth.
And today we are going to hang out in Ancient Egypt with the Queen of the Nile and have fun reading Geronimo Stilton Back The Fourth Journey Through Time.
About The Geronimo Stilton Books
Geronimo shares accessories to become perfect Ancient Egyptians.
And fashions during Cleopatra’s Time which gives a perfect base for today’s hands-on activity.
These books really can’t be beat for introducing historical topics, vocabulary, and fun illustrations.
Here is a peek into the elaborate and beautiful library of Alexandria.
Then, you can also add a few facts about Ancient Egypt.
Add this The Geronimo Stilton Book Fourth Journey Fun Egypt Game.
Cleopatra and Ancient Egypt Fun Facts
- Ancient Egyptians loved board games.
- Egypt has the only remaining ancient wonder in the world.
- While she was known for her beauty, she was also very intelligent.
- Cleopatra spoke around 9 different languages.
- Both female and male ancient Egyptians wore eye makeup.
- Cleopatra was the last ruler of the Ptolemaic dynasty.
- Cleopatra’s favorite perfume was Mendesian perfume named for the city Mendes.
- She had 4 children- 3 with Mark Antony- Ptolemy Philadelphus and twins Cleopatra ‘Selene’ and Alexander ‘Helios’. And one with Julius Caesar who she named Caesarion “Little Caesar”.
- Ancient Egyptians called their home Kemet rather than Egypt.
If you want to add a few books to your mini unit study then, Everything Ancient Egypt.
And 1,000 Facts About Ancient Egypt are a couple great companion reference books.
Also, look at this great video on Cleopatra Queen of Egypt or Ancient Egypt For Kids from Homeschool Pop while you create your jewelry.
Cleopatra Project Ideas
Finally, let’s make a fun Cleopatra collar and craft jewelry.
You will need:
- smooth sturdy cardboard
- empty toilet paper rolls
- hot glue gun/sticks or school glue
- craft paints
- dinner plate and a bowl
First, trace a large dinner plate onto your cardboard.
I used the back cover from a 12” x12” cardstock pack. You could also use poster board, but it will crumple a bit easier.
Corrugated cardboard will work but may be too thick.
Next, trace a bowl up near the top of the larger circle. You want to leave more room at the bottom for your necklace design.
Cut out both circles.
Cut all the way up one side of the empty toilet paper rolls.
These next few steps are fun and are what make this project turn out amazing.
Start by creating designs on your cuffs and collar with hot glue.
This is a good introduction to a hot glue gun if you feel your child is ready because it doesn’t really require touching the glue or pressing things together.
Now, use the hot glue gun to create a bunch of different jewel shapes on aluminum foil or a silicone mat.
I did find with the foil that it stuck to the hot glue. I just peeled off around it because it doesn’t affect it if left on the backing.
You can also help tidy up the edges and shapes with scissors. Dried hot glue cuts very well.
These silicone mats are great for protecting your table or desk while painting, gluing, etc.
Too, another tip is that you can use regular white school glue if you like to make your design.
But hot glue dries much faster. Let the hot glue harden and dry completely, pull off any glue strings that may be left behind. Then paint them in using pretty jeweled colors.
While your jewels are drying give your cardboard collar and cuffs a coat or two of gold, going right over the hot glue lines
Once your gold and jewels are dry you can attach them to the cuffs and collar with a bit more hot glue.
Your beautiful Cleopatra inspired cuffs and collar are ready to wear and show off your royalty!
Digging into ancient history can be so much fun and educational at the same time.
Homeschooling offers us a wonderful opportunity to introduce the world in a more relaxed way and make memories at the same time.
Other Geronimo Stilton Books Resources
- Learn About Mozart The Eight Journey Through Time Geronimo Stilton Series
- The Geronimo Stilton Book Fourth Journey Fun Egypt Game
- Geronimo Stilton Journey Through Time Craft a Fun England Tower Guard
- Mouse in Space Fun Puffy Moon Craft (Glow in the Dark)
- Down and Out Down Under Make a Fun Edible Coral Reef
- Field Trip to Niagara Falls Summary And Fun Corn Craft
- The Journey Through Time #2: Back in Time Colosseum Craft
- The Race Against Time Geronimo Stilton Activities: Fun Edible Spine
- Journey Through Time #2: Back in Time Mayan Craft
- The Curse of The Cheese Pyramid Barbie Mummy
- Who Is Geronimo Stilton Rodent Notebooking Page
- 10 Fun Things You Can Teach Using Geronimo Stilton Books
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