The activities are designed for students in middle school and above but can be adapted for almost any age-group. Cardboard Box Castle Enchanted Learning Software provides complete illustrated directions for building a cardboard box castle. Students in elementary school and above can complete the project, although younger students will need adult assistance with some of the cutting. KinderCastles Nancy Yost, a kindergarten teacher at Indiana University of Pennsylvania's lab school, provides a variety of resources for teaching about the Middle Ages. Sections include literature, integrated activities, songs and poetry, software, recipes, armor, teacher resources, and links.
Most activities are appropriate for students in kindergarten and above.
This site includes sections on castle architecture, armor and weapons, arts and crafts, books, food and wine, games, hotels, and links. This site contains castle books, games, crafts, recipes, links, a virtual castle tour, and much more. Topics and projects available online. Reseach links listed by category. Reading list and bibliography.