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Egyptian pastimes
Choose a template and write about an aspect of Egyptian leisure time. There is Guidance (G) and Vocab (V) to help you.
Discussion points
- What leisure activities do you take part in?
- What similarities do you notice between modern day games and sports?
- Which Egyptian pastime would you like to take part in/play?
Teaching tips:
Discover more about the everyday life of people in Ancient Egypt by looking at ‘Egyptian food’ and ‘Egyptian homes’.
Children could make comparisons between pastimes now and then to see what they have in common with the Ancient Egyptians.
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