In this printable activity, we will transport young minds to a bygone era, inviting them to step into the shoes of a Viking woman and explore the intricacies of her daily life. Viking women played integral roles in their communities and managed households.
This activity will encourage your students to imagine themselves as Viking women, considering their daily routines and responsibilities. They will have the opportunity to document a day in the life of their fictional Viking persona, blending historical knowledge with their own creativity. By doing so, they will not only gain insight into the past but also develop an appreciation for the different ways people have lived and thrived throughout history.
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Printable & Activity Objectives
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Age: 8 to 9 year olds, Activity Time: 1-2 hours, Items Needed: Writing and colouring pencils
This activity will allow students to learn about medieval Viking life and better understand what life might have been like for a Viking woman.
It will help your child or student with:
Historical Understanding: It allows students to learn about history hands-on and engagingly, fostering a deeper understanding of historical Viking culture and daily life.
Creative Expression: This activity encourages creativity as students imagine and document the daily life of their Viking persona through drawings, descriptions, and storytelling.
Research Skills: If extended, this activity can involve research, helping students practice essential research skills such as finding credible sources and extracting relevant information.
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Classroom Resources
Simple steps to start:
Research and learn more about how the Vikings in the middle ages, more particularly, how the women went about their daily lives. Here's a good resource about Vikings:
