I whipped up 2 batches of rice krispie treats which I put on a parchment covered cookie sheet.
I used thismapfor the labeling.
FInally, we added figures from ourEgypt toob.
I LOVED this visual, they were theperfectsize, and it was a great visual for the kids.
The rice krispie was the pefect color and a great density for sticking our toothpicks and figures in.
Ancient Egypt Projects
Pyramids are impressively HUGE and impressive feats of engineering still standing in modern Egypt.
Originally pharaohs were burried in brick tombs calledmastabas.
But they were easily broken into by tomb robbers and werent very grand.
The first pyramid was built by Imhotep for King Djoser in 2750 BC.
This step pyramid was 6 layers tall, about 200 feet total with the burial chamber underground.
Inside the burial chamber was the sarcophagus (large stone box were the coffin was placed).
Coffins were often many coffins inside one another with heiroglphics and pictures of the pharaoh.
We made a pyramid project and talked about what went inside.
They were even mummified when they died.
We made a simpleEgyptian cat crafton top of a water bottle.
We then used spray paint to make it all one color.
Allow to dry completely.
Egypt Crafts for Kids
Next we talked aboutpapyrus.
This tall marsh plant had strong stems and was used for both making boats and made intopaperfor scrolls.
To make papyrus boats the Egyptians would use many bundles of 100 or more papyrus reads tied with roap.
The more bundles, the bigger and more stable the boat was.
These boats are still built and used in parts of the world today!
For heavier loads or long distances, they would used wooden boats with sails.
For ourEgyptian boat craftwe used staws to replicate papyrus reads.
Finally we spray painted ourpapyrus boat craft.
See how to make thispapyrus paper craftthat is what papyrus made by ancient Egyptians looked like.
Egyptian Date Candy
Mix 1 cup of chopped dates with water to make paste.
cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon cardamom seeds, 1/2 cup ground up walnuts.
Roll mixture into balls and drop a little hone on them and roll in ground almonds.
Simpley, healthy, and yummy too!
We wrapped one of my kiddos in toilet paper to make a mummy.
It was memorable for my younger elementary age students.
For a more in-depth look at mummification,watch this videoor try thismummify a chicken project.
DIY Egypt Costumes for Kids
Of course we had to dress-up to add to the fun.
My son whipped up anemeswith a pillowcase and 2 safety pins.
He used a sheet with safety pins for his skirt.
He used pvc pipe we had on hand to make hiscrook and flail.
A crook is typically carried by kings and considred a symbol for ruler.
It looks like a short shepherds staff.
A flais is often carried by kings, along with their crook, as a symbol of power.
It looked like a short rod with three beaded strands attached.
My daughter made awesekhcollar craft with pipe cleaners and beads.
This can be super simple or more complex using copper wire.
We kept it simple.
