This term in Year One, the children are learning about castles. For a home-learning project this week, they were asked to design and make their very own castle. The final results were absolutely amazing. Every castle was unique with the children using different materials and styles! Click on ‘Read more…” below to see some photos of our wonderful castles.
Can you identify the different features of a castle? Need some help? Then click on to find out more about castles and to have a go at a couple of interactive castle activities on the Internet.
We have started learning about all the different features of a castle and what they were used for. There was usually a moat (which is a deep hole filled with water) or a deep ditch around a castle to make it more difficult for enemies to enter. The moat was often filled with dirty, smelly water! The only way to cross a moat was over the drawbridge. These wooden structures could be raised or lowered depending on whether or not the people in the castles wanted you to come in. Towers were also an important part of the castle. They allowed people to look out and keep watch outside the castles walls. Inside the castles walls were many exciting things. There was a kitchen where the cooks made meals. The great hall was where everybody ate. Court jesters often sang, juggled, and told stories here to amuse the king and his family.
Have a go at labeling a castle on this weblink. Older children may enjoy learning this virtual tour of a castle.
