I have some Usborne knights and castles books to share and a fun tutorial for a medieval castle. Also, look at my 4 Week Free Middle Ages Unit Study & Best Hands-on Ideas.
The Usborne Knights and Castles books are a popular series.
Our preference is always to use living books but some of the Usborne books are our favorites over the years.
I find the series is great for history projects.
Too, many of the books have lift flaps and tabs to pull so the books are interactive.
In addition, another favorite of the books are the illustrations.
Kids, not just young ones, have a hard time visualizing a time in the Middle Ages.
So, the pictures in the books are vivid and detailed.
BOOKS ABOUT CASTLES FOR KIDS
Before we create this adorable craft to go with our series of books, look at some other 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!
Then, look at these Usborne knights and castles books to add to your homeschool projects.
Grab one or two to add to read along with your living books.
5 USBORNE KNIGHTS AND CASTLES BOOKS
A few I listed above, but here are some more.
- Knights and Castles. Takes readers back in time to illustrate the exciting happenings of daily life.
- Knights and Castles. (Usborne First Reading. Level Four).
- Stories of Knights & Castles. Presents nine stories about brave knights, dangerous quests, enchantments, and epic battles.
- Knights and Castles Things to Make and Do (Usborne Activities). Provides instructions for creating knight- and castle-themed crafts, including jousting puppets, a cardboard sword, and a three-dimensional castle card.
- 1001 knights & castle things to spot sticker book.1001 Knights & Castles Things to Spot Sticker Book is an interactive sticker book full of busy, detailed illustrations of various scenes from the Middle Ages. Items to spot within the main picture are shown in the border as silhouettes and each has a corresponding sticker which children can find, match and add in the correct place. With over a thousand things for children to find, count and talk about, scenes include a village fair, a fantastic feast, a Spring jousting tournament and a school for young knights.
Next, look at these hands-on middle ages activities.
MEDIEVAL ACTIVITIES TO PAIR WITH USBORNE KNIGHTS AND CASTLE BOOKS
- Middle Ages History: Make a Coat of Arms Activity
- How to Make a Knight Templar Helmet for Fun Medieval Times Crafts
- Look at my post Medieval Chemistry and Homeschool History – Fun Hands-On Activity.
- Fun Kindergarten History Activities: How to Create Royal Peg Dolls
- Paint a Jester
- How To Make A Kids Easy Medieval Stained Glass Window
- Medieval Period: How To Make A Quill Pen
- The Journey Through Time Book And Knights Armor Engraving Fun Kids Craft.
- Geronimo Stilton Time Travel How to Make a Medieval-Stained Glass Craft
- And because the Middle Ages and the Renaissance over lap look at how to make this fun goblet.
Finally, look at how to make this medieval toilet roll paper castles.
HOW TO MAKE A MEDIEVAL TOILET ROLL CASTLE
Supplies:
- Ruler.
- Toilet Paper Roll.
- Construction Papers.
- Pencil.
- Scissors.
- Glue.
Step 1:
To make the toilet paper roll castle craft, first you will need to take 3-4 toilet paper rolls or paper towel rolls.
STEP 2
We will be taking 2 toilet paper rolls, and then we will cut the paper towel roll into three pieces.
Two pieces should be slightly smaller (shorter) than the toilet paper rolls and the third piece should be smaller than the second one.
Use the template to cut the top part of the three smaller rolls.
STEP 3
Then, use the templates to cut out the windows, doors and roofs.
STEP 4
Use colorful marker pens to draw outlines and details to the windows and doors.
STEP 5
Take one of the toilet paper rolls and glue the window on the top and door at the bottom.
STEP 6
Similarly, glue the door and window on the other piece.
Glue only one window on the taller toilet paper rolls each and glue only a door on the smallest piece.
STEP 7
Now, glue the smallest one with one of the medium sized ones. Allow the glue to dry.
STEP 8
Then glue the other medium sized one in the other side of the small one.
STEP 9
Glue the two larger ones in the back slightly towards the center.
STEP 10
Cut the round paper cut out according to the templates
STEP 11
Glue the two ends to make a cone-like shape.
Then, glue the paper cones on the top of the two toilet paper rolls that are in the back (tallest
ones).
And your toilet paper roll castle is ready.
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