Medieval Faire

students gain insight on life during medieval times. They then create a character from the middle ages, be it a serf, vassal, knight or king and, using improvisational theatre, become this character in an interactive Faire complete with jesters, fortune tellers and a maypole. Students participate in activities including archery contests, theatrical duels and more as they witness, first-hand, life in the middle ages.

Here is an example of the Medieval Faire curriculum.

Each class includes a student journaling activity as well as an accompanying theatre/visual art/cooperative physical exercise.

Class One: Geography and Timeline - Basic medieval dates, locations and settings.Class Two: History - Feudalism, Chivalry and Knighthood 

Class Three: Characters and Events - Important players, battles and happenings

Class Four: Religion and the Church - The Crusades, the Plague and religious hierarchy

Class Five: Art - Artists, materials, coat of arms

Class Six: Show and Tell - display and sharing of student art

Class Seven: Literature - King Arthur, Beowulf, Canterbury Tales

Class Eight: The Medieval Faire - Interactive medieval activities, food and merrymaking!