ChristusG Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 I just found out that a huge medieval faire is coming to a town about an hour away from us. What a great field trip opportunity! It's next weekend LOL! I'd like to get in some lessons about medieval times for my kindergartener....just a simple introduction. I'd like to throw some lessons together this weekend so we can begin learning on Monday. Any ideas? Websites? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melinda in VT Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 I'd check your local library. There are a number of interesting picture books about castles, knights, etc. Of course, I don't have any titles to give you. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenda in FL Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 About Medieval Faires - you might want to talk to a few people with similar tastes/values as your family that has attended the same fair in the past and ask them about the atmosphere. I was going to go to the annual fair in our area when my children were young elementary - and after talking to a number of people who all said the same thing - I decided against it - basically they said the atmosphere was not very family friendly for those with young children. I'm sure that's not the case for all such fairs, and probably certain times/days are better than the rest - but I thought I'd just throw that out there. You could also check their schedule to see if they have a day for school field trips that may have extra events geared just toward the kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeeBeaks Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 We are about to start Medieval times in study with my oldest, and I know my 4yo would be interested. I found a great book about Knights by Gail Gibbons at the library that is just his level. We have only been to a festival a few times, prior to kids. The ones we went to had plenty of kid-friendly activities, and a good atmosphere, but that was also a decade ago! Hope you find this fair is one you want to attend with family, because what a great opportunity. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abbeyej Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 The Reading Rainbow episode on Rumpelstiltskin (#412) has LeVar visit a similar fair where he meets craftsmen and performers (and even Queen Elizabeth-- it's really supposed to be a Renaissance fair, though the craftsmen and such are similar to what you'd see in a medieval-type fair as well). If your library has it, it could be a fun start. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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