Growing Up in Ancient Egypt
Childhood in Ancient Egypt
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Childhood in Ancient Egypt
What do you already know about childhood in Ancient Egypt?
Learning Objective
At the end of the lesson you will be able to describe what childhood was like in Ancient Egypt, including how children learned, played, and helped their families.
Who Went to School?
Only boys from wealthy families attended school in Ancient Egypt. Most children learned skills at home from their families.
Learning to Read and Write
Students practised by copying texts with difficult hieroglyphs. It was much harder than learning today’s alphabet!
Learning at Home
Boys
Girls
Learned father’s trade, such as farming, building, or crafts.
Learned household tasks: cooking, making clothes, caring for babies, sometimes managing the home or business.
Fun and Games
Children played with wooden dolls, balls, and board games like Senet. Living by the Nile meant water games were also popular.
Work and Growing Up Fast
Childhood ended earlier than today. Many children began full-time work as teenagers to help their families.
How was your school similar or different from ancient Egypt
Key Takeaways
Most children learned at home, had fun, and worked hard. Schooling was mainly for wealthy boys; games and home life were important for all.
Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.
Write down 2 things you want to know more about.
Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.
