Ancient Egypt for Kids
Education
People who could afford it sent their boys to be educated at the temple school, called the House of Life. Those who could not taught their boys at home. Girls were taught at home. Some were taught to read and write, as well as how to manage a home.
The children followed in their parent’s footsteps. If your father was a baker, so were you, unless you were accepted as a scribe. The profession of scribe would allow you to climb the social ladder.
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