In our quest to do some hands-on homeschool percentage maths, I turned to an unlikely resource, the Domesday Book. The Domesday Book is a record of The Great Survey of much of England and some of Wales. This was carried out by William the Conqueror in 1086, twenty years after the Battle of Hastings in……
Category: History – Anglo-Saxons
Anglo-Saxon Homeschool Presentation
About twice a year our older children put on a presentation about the period they are studying. So far we have done astronomy, Ancient Mesopotamia, Ancient Egypt and Ancient Greece. Last night we had our Anglo-Saxon Homeschool Presentation. We are very fortunate to live in a village where we are well supported in our homeschooling endeavours. ……
Homeschool Beowulf Literature Study
We are reading Beowulf as part of our literature study whilst looking at the Anglo Saxons. Beowulf is an Anglo-Saxon heroic epic set in 5th century Denmark. Beowulf, prince of the Geats, attempts to destroy first Grendel, the foul fiend, his mother, the hideous sea-hag and finally a monstrous sea dragon. First, we read Beowulf by……
How to Make Anglo-Saxon Costumes
This post describes the creation of Anglo-Saxon costumes for a homeschool unit study, utilizing easily accessible materials. It explores the significance of Anglo-Saxon clothing, revealing insights into history, culture, and everyday life. The text emphasizes the labor-intensive process behind garment production, showcasing how clothing connects various aspects of Anglo-Saxon society.
How to Make a Paper Mache Map
Learning takes on many forms, and tactile learning is always a favourite in our homeschool…especially messy tactile learning! Of course, over the years, we have made many maps in this way. Whenever possible, I aim to make any maps as large as I can. This allows us to add lovely details such as boats, houses……
Hands-on Anglo Saxons Unit Study for Homeschoolers
Just gathering all my Anglo-Saxon Unit Study posts into one place to make finding them a bit easier. This was a very hands-on unit study, with lots of resources, map making and activities. The children carried out some literature work based on Beowulf, and created a Beowulf newspaper. The study culminated with the children giving……
Using our Paper Mache Map to Learn about the Anglo Saxons
In this post, I show you how we are using our paper mache map to learn about the Anglo-Saxons. Once the paper mache map had been painted and left to dry, the children were ready to begin pictorially displaying some of the learning they had done about the Anglo Saxons. To see instruction on how……
Anglo-Saxon Unit Study: Resources
The author shares a variety of resources used for an Anglo-Saxon unit study, highlighting engaging non-fiction books, literature, and activities that cater to different age groups. Recommendations include “Anglo Saxons and Vikings,” “Life in Anglo Saxon Britain,” and an animated “Beowulf” film. The post serves as a helpful guide for future studies.