Children and Games in the Middle Ages

From the Series The Medieval World
  • Interest Level: Grade 3 - Grade 6
  • Reading Level: Grade 5

In the Middle Ages, a family's position in society determined where children lived, what type of education they received, and what games they played. This colorful new book features beautiful artwork that helps show how children spent their days in medieval times.
Topics include:
• the importance of family
• a carefree life for young children up to the age of seven
• homemade toys
• indoor games including chess, backgammon, and cards
• outdoor activities including hunting, horseback riding, and archery
• growing up a peasant
• children in town
• apprenticeships for older children
• noble boys learning how to become a knight
• noble girls learning how a lady runs a household
• clothing and hygiene
• education according to sex and status
• religion and a child's moral upbringing
• holidays
• community fun at markets and fairs
Teacher's guide available.

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Interest Level Grade 3 - Grade 6
Reading Level Grade 5
Age Range 8 - 11
Dewey 796.09
Lexile IG1110L
ATOS Reading Level 7.1
Guided Reading Level R
Subjects History, Social Studies
Genres Nonfiction
Publisher Crabtree Publishing
Imprint Crabtree Classics
Copyright 2004
Number of Pages 32
Dimensions 8.5 x 11
Graphics
BISACS JNF025100, JNF021000, JNF054000
Rights Included WORLD
Language English

Author: Lynne Elliott