Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will learn some fun facts about Ancient Egypt and its culture.

Materials and Prep

Materials needed: paper, crayons, markers, and any books or pictures about Ancient Egypt.

Prep: Familiarize yourself with basic information about Ancient Egypt to share with your student.

Activities

1. Draw a picture of a pyramid and color it with bright colors.

2. Make a paper crown and pretend to be a pharaoh or queen of Ancient Egypt.

3. Build a small sandcastle and pretend it's the Great Sphinx of Giza.

Talking Points

• "Ancient Egypt was a very old civilization that existed thousands of years ago."
• "The Egyptians built huge pyramids as tombs for their pharaohs, who were like kings."
• "The Great Sphinx is a statue with the body of a lion and the head of a pharaoh."