
Ancient Egypt for Kids
Daily Life
Family life was very important to the ancient Egyptians. Children were the heart of the family. If a couple could not have a child, they adopted a child. Children were taught to be kind and honest, to respect their parents, to help with the family business, and to care for the elder members of their family.
Everyone ate well in ancient Egypt. Everyone bathed daily; the rich bathed in soaking tubs with scented soap and the poor bathed in the Nile. All Egyptians were very clean. Ancient Egyptians had their own homes. They had comfortable furniture. Most ancient Egyptians worked very hard, but they left time each day for play and to spend time with their families.
The ancient Egyptians were not afraid of their gods. If they prayed to a god and their prayer was not answered, they might give the temple statue a little swat with a reed, but they were not really angry. The ancient Egyptians understood that you do not get everything you want all the time. But that did not stop them from praying for what they wanted.
In the movies, you often see the ancient Egyptian civilization presented as a dark and spooky place. The people seem to be in love with death. But the ancient Egyptians were not like that at all. They loved color. And they loved life. They loved it so much they wanted to live forever!
The ancient Egyptians were a happy, clever people. They did many good deeds to keep their heart light (a very important thing to the ancient Egyptians.) They enjoyed poetry and art and music. So don't let the movies scare you. The ancient Egyptians truly were an amazing people. We think you'll like them.
Learn more about daily life in ancient Egypt:
Makeup, Kohl - Men, Women, Children
Table Manners in Ancient Egypt
Occupations, Professions, Jobs
Farmers: Compare a farmer's life to a nobleman's life in Ancient Egypt
Ancient Egyptian Religion - Gods and Goddesses
Building a civilization in Ancient Egypt - animated video
Everyday Life in Ancient Egypt (true, false with answers, Sheffield Schools, OH
Ancient Egypt (cabarrus schools, nc)
See Also:

Explore Ancient Egypt
Ancient Egypt for Kids
Geography, History, Government
Two Lands, Unification, King Menes
Daily Life
Professions, Occupations & Jobs
Animals
Religion - Mummies, Gods, Goddesses, Myths and More
Meet the Many Gods & Goddesses of Ancient Egypt
Many Religious and Joyous Festivals
Canopic Jars (also spelled Canpic)
The Mummy's Curse and Other Curses
The Red Slippers - an Ancient Egyptian Cinderella story (retold by Lin Donn)
Isis and Osiris (retold by Lin Donn)
Games
Achievements
The Many Uses of Papyrus & Making Paper
Grain Banks, Barter, Metal Weights, Bread & Beer - Paying for Goods
Time Keeping and Shadow Clocks
Interactive Quiz Questions with Answers about Ancient Egypt by Topic
Five Themes of Ancient Egypt Geography
Ancient Egypt Arts & Architecture
Ancient Egypt Science & Inventions
Ancient Egypt for Teachers
Activities and Projects for Ancient Egypt
Lesson Plans and Units for Ancient Egypt
Videoclips, Cartoons, Documentaries about Ancient Egypt
Ancient Egypt Presentations in PowerPoint format
Games: Interactive online for Kids to learn more about Ancient Egypt