Step back into the vibrant world of medieval times, where bards were the rock star storytellers and musicians who entertained royalty and common folk alike. This creative printable will encourage both artistic expression and historical learning through the exciting process of designing an imaginary concert poster for a bard.
Let's get our students to use their imagination to promote an epic medieval performance!
Printable & Activity Objectives
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Age: 7 to 9 year olds, Activity Time: 1-2 hours, Items Needed: Colouring and Writing pencils
In this creative printable activity, your students will design a concert poster for a medieval bard and fill a word cloud to explore key words related to bards, blending art and history in a fun learning experience.
It will help your child or student:
Integrates History and Art: By exploring the role of bards in medieval society, students gain valuable historical insights while enhancing their artistic skills, fostering connections between different subjects and enriching their educational experience.
Builds Vocabulary in a Creative Context: Creating a word cloud helps students learn key terms related to bards, enhancing vocabulary and supporting language development by encouraging the use of new words in a creative context.
Promotes Research Skills: As students learn about bards, they can research medieval music, storytelling traditions, and the role of artists in society. This type of learning encourages them to ask questions and develop important research skills for their academic journey.
Let's get started!
Classroom Resources
Simple steps to start:
Research and find out more about the role of the bard during the medieval era. The Wikipedia page is great place to start your research:
