(A work in progress)
Using castles to thematically teach in reading and writing:
References for kids:
I Wonder Why Castles Had Moats- Philip Steele
Castles- David Macaulay
Read alouds:
A Brave Princess- Beatrice Masini
to discuss characters
Tumble Tower- Anne Tyler
Math related:
Sir Cumference and the Round Table
- draw and measure the perimeter or circumference of tables and/or moats
Other Sir Cumference Books
How Big is a Foot?
Writing:
- Describe a castle in detail- project a photo on the board and brainstorm whole group descriptive words
- Write about the adventure of a knight
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