Happy Ever Crafter: Knights & Castles
What’s inside...
Join this crafty adventure in design where you can create all the things you need for a fantastic knight or castle-themed party! Brimming full of ideas for crazy costumes, glorious games and delightful decorations to perfect party food, this series ensures you'll host the perfect party, fill a rainy day, or help you create designs that last happy ever crafter. Bright and buzzing illustrations support the step-by-step instructions, plus there are fun facts and joyful jokes to boot. Perfect for all budding craft makers, but especially suited to the 7-9 age group.
Why read this book
- Engages kids with exciting medieval adventures.
- Boosts creativity through crafting and building.
- Enhances historical knowledge of knights and castles.
- Interactive reading strengthens problem-solving skills.
Age
7-9
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think life was like for knights living in castles?
How do you think building a castle would help protect the people inside?
If you were a knight, what kind of adventures would you like to go on?
Which part of the castle would you want to explore first and why?
How do the stories of knights and castles in the book compare to modern-day adventures?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to imagine being in the story, ask them to describe what role they would play.
Discuss the importance of teamwork and roles in a community, similar to how people functioned in castles.
Allow your child to express their thoughts freely about the story's events, promoting critical thinking.
Relate the stories to current events or personal experiences to make the themes more relevant and understandable.
Create a fun activity such as drawing their favorite scene from the book to deepen their connection to the story.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork and Cooperation
Explanation: The story illustrates teamwork as the knights come together to build a magnificent castle, demonstrating how collaboration fosters success.
Real-World Application: This lesson encourages children to work collaboratively with peers in school projects or group activities, promoting a sense of community and shared achievement.
Example Lesson: Problem Solving
Explanation: As challenges arise in the construction of the castle, the characters use inventive and logical thinking to overcome obstacles, showcasing the importance of problem-solving skills.
Real-World Application: Children learn to apply critical thinking and creativity to resolve conflicts and challenges in their daily interactions and academic pursuits.
Example Lesson: Courage and Bravery
Explanation: The knights display courage when protecting their castle, teaching children the value of bravery in the face of adversity.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to face their fears and stand up for what is right, whether it's defending a friend or trying something new.
Example Lesson: Creativity and Imagination
Explanation: The imaginative world of knights and castles stimulates creative thinking as children are drawn into the medieval setting and narrative.
Real-World Application: Fosters imaginative play and creativity, allowing children to express themselves through drawing, crafting, or storytelling based on the fantastical elements of the book.
Example Lesson: Respect for History and Culture
Explanation: By exploring the life and times of knights and castle-building, the book provides educational content about historical periods, fostering respect and interest in history and different cultures.
Real-World Application: Children are encouraged to explore more about history, participate in cultural activities, and appreciate the diversity of past civilizations and their contributions to modern society.