Objective

By the end of this lesson, the student will be able to recognize and appreciate the visual representation of castles in art and understand their historical significance.

Materials and Prep

Materials: Paper, crayons or markers

Prep: None

Activities

1. Draw a Castle: Have the student draw their own castle using crayons or markers. Encourage them to be creative with the design and colors.

2. Story Time: Read a children's book about castles and discuss the different features of the castle depicted in the illustrations.

3. Castle Hunt: Look for pictures of castles in storybooks or online. Discuss the different styles and designs of castles.

Preschool Grade Talking Points

• "Castles are like big, strong houses where kings and queens used to live. They have tall towers and walls to keep them safe."
• "When we draw our own castle, we can make it look however we want. We can use lots of colors and make it super special."
• "In the storybook, we saw a castle with a big gate and a drawbridge. That's how people used to protect their castles."