The Geronimo Stilton The Journey Through Time #2: Back In Time has your kids going back in time to Ancient Rome. If you love the Geronimo Stilton Books, you’ll love this craft which is making a fun mosaic.
Traveling with this wandering mouse we will be introduced to Romulus and Remus, the birth of Rome, the official language of Ancient Rome, fashions of the time, thermal baths, and chariot races.
There are even some puny Roman jokes.
I always learn so much myself from just a small section of Geronimo Stilton’s adventures and The Journey Through Time #2: Back in Time (Geronimo Stilton Special Edition) is no different.
The series of books really weave so much about that time into an entertaining story with colorful inviting words, images, and a storyline that draws in the most reluctant readers.
About Ancient Mosaics
Today, we are going to be creating a Roman mosaic in honor of Geronimo’s visit to Ancient Rome.
We did a profile of a Roman soldier but you can choose anyone or anything you like to make.
This hands-on activity is great for learning about history through an ancient art form, working fine motor skills, and you can create a special piece to display.
A mosaic is just a picture or pattern that is made with small pieces of ceramic tile.
The Romans used to create very large and elaborate mosaic pieces, covering walls and sometimes the entire floor in their art.
Be sure you grab the SuperToob Ancient Rome to go along with your study.
What can you use these cute little figures for?
There are lots of ways to use them to compliment a unit and they come in so many themes.
- Introduce a new unit with a fun set up.
- Sensory Bins
- Dioramas
- Model for art projects
- Shadow boxes
- Cake/cupcake toppers
Then, add in more fun Ancient Rome activities.
Ancient Rome Activities
Here are a few more fun activities to include.
- Homeschool Pop Ancient Rome For Kids video on YouTube.
- Free printable Ancient Rome Definition Cards
- Ancient Rome Hands on History, Paint a Jester.
- Paper Dolls of Ancient History. Scroll down a bit for Rome.
- Create an Edible Roman Road, use those Ancient Romans from the Toobs.
- How to Make an Easy Roman Helmet & Shield & A Set of Printable Wings
- Really jump into the study with this Ancient Civilization Lapbook.
- As alternate or supplement to this project you could have your Minecraft loving kid create a mosaic art project in the game. The blocks are a perfect representation of the little mosaic squares.
Here are some ideas for additional mosaic tile art subjects you could choose from which keep with the Ancient Rome theme.
- Colosseum
- Columns
- Soldier
- Gladiator
- Triumphal Arch
- Pottery
- Parthenon
- Laurel Wreath
- Roman gods and goddesses
Too, I recommend that you stick with a simple image for your first project, two to three colors max.
It is a lot of gluing and arranging.
Once your children get the hang of it, the sky is the limit.
Hands-on History Ancient Rome Mosaic
You could also try making a mosaic of your dog, a cup of coffee, a video game controller, or whatever interests you.
I used cardstock.
But you could also upcycle colorful magazine pages and sort the colors for your project, use construction paper, or paint sample cards would be great.
You will need:
- Cardstock
- Scissors or paper cutter
- Glue stick
Choose what image you want to create.
Then lightly draw the most important outlines and features with a pencil.
You don’t need to be detailed just get the general shape down.
Grab cardstock in the colors you will need and cut them in about ½” strips with scissors or paper cutter.
Next, cut the strips down into ½” pieces.
I cut some slightly larger and smaller to help fill in different areas.
Add any details you want to put in your picture first, then work around them like the eyes and mouth.
Apply glue in small sections and work on one color at a time to fill in completely.
I found that it was easiest to do the outline of the particular section first and then fill in.
Continue gluing and pressing down squares until your piece is completely filled in.
Once the glue is completely dry, lay it under a heavy book for a few hours to flatten if you like.
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- The Geronimo Stilton Book Fourth Journey Fun Egypt Game
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- 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
What do you think? Ready to try another fun Geronimo Stilton activity?
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