Ten of the best castle resources
3 Dec 2007
Need a bit of inspiration? Then check out our guide to the top ten resources
Paint and Play Castle
£28.99
This large castle comes ready to assemble with white, interlocking walls and roof. Once made, all that’s left is to decide how you are going to decorate it! It would make a great role-play area for children once they are kitted out in their courtly costumes!
Quoits
£9.99
Medieval society enjoyed many forms of entertainment and quoits is one of those games that children can play too. Using the rope hoops children can aim for the wooden posts, so as well as being good fun, this game will help children develop their throwing skills.
Castles website
Free
With sections on castles, knights, weapons and the medieval period to name a few, this website is an invaluable resource when you are doing any work on castles. It provides plenty of interesting facts and information, and is bound to answer all your castle queries.
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Trebuchet
£9.99
Teach children about how this medieval machine was used to defend castles, using this authentically painted wooden model. Wind the arm back and stand clear, as it catapults the cannon balls across the room!
Hot Topics: Castles
£20
This book is packed with exciting resources, photocopiables and inspiring ideas to help you to teach this exciting topic. The activities are also differentiated and National Curriculum linked to make your life a little bit easier!
Chainmail Hood
£24.99
This Chainmail hood is a bit more realistic than other knight costumes, and children will love trying it on and experiencing the weight of it. It could stimulate some interesting discussion about the problems of wearing a full suit of armour and about how the small, linked metal rings could protect against weapons.
Music for a Medieval Feast CD
£10
With a mix of both lively and gentle music, this CD of 23 tracks would be perfect to recreate the flavour of a Medieval feast or to accompany some traditional dancing. The booklet included with the CD contains information and images about banquets in the Middle Ages.
Royalty Finger Puppets
£9.99
Perfect for a bit of royal role play, this set of six finger puppets includes a king, queen, prince, princess, wizard and jester. These are ideal for little fingers and allow children to explore the different characters and roles, while at the same time developing their communication and language skills.
Juggling Scarves—BEST BUY
£3.99
No castle is complete without a jester, so why not teach your class to juggle with this set of three scarves? They are ideal for young children to learn to juggle, as the slow speed gives them time to coordinate the movements. The scarves are also available in a class pack.
Archery Set
£4.50
Allow children to try their hand at some archery with this set (suitable for ages six and over), which includes a bow, two arrows and pouch. Why not hold an archery tournament as a perfect way to begin a discussion on castle defences?
