Medieval Kids

Since we've just started our unit on Medieval Society in Social Studies, I bet you're wondering what life was like for kids in the Middle Ages. Life for Medieval children wasn't all about doing chores around the house, learning a trade or helping around the farm. Kids in the Middle Ages were actually a lot more like you than you might think.

Here's an artifact that was found in England and can be traced back to the Middle Ages, it's a tin soldier that a young boy would of had as a toy - I'm sure some of you played with or still play with soldier toys or small figurine toys like army men or Transformers.

Here's a doll from the 16th Century. Many of you played or still play with dolls or barbies. Medieval dolls were very popular with children from royal or noble families, some children even had clothes for their dolls. Children that did not come from wealthy families sometimes had dolls too but they were not as elaborate.

So, Medieval children had toys, just like you. They also played games, many of which you're probably familiar with...but we'll be talking about those in class, maybe even playing a few too!

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