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Are you looking for fun resources to teach your kids about the Vikings? There are all sorts of wonderful crafts, printables, lesson plans and more — free for the taking!
Crafts and costumes:
- Bug, Boo and Bean has instructions to make your own cardboard Viking helmets and swords and shields .
- Relentlessly Fun, Deceptively Educational has another great DIY Viking shield .
- Hellokids.com has a printable Viking face mask .
- Loolido shows how to make a Viking ship from items from the recycling bin.
- Crayola offers another plan to make a Viking ship .
- House Manticore has detailed plans on how to make a Viking era tunic .
- Hurtswic has lots of photos of authentic looking Viking era clothing .
Lesson plans:
- Discovery Education offers a lesson plan that involves using egg cartons to make Viking longships , among other activities.
- Viking Network Ireland offers many lesson plans to teach kids about Vikings.
- CoreKnowledge.org offers The Vikings: Marauders or Explorers? (PDF file), The Vikings of Scandinavia (PDF file), Leif Ericsson (Leif “the Lucky”) an Unsung Discoverer (PDF file), Vikings: Vicious or Victorious? (PDF file), and Vikings: A Misunderstood People (PDF file).
Teacher resources:
- BBC offers lots of Vikings resources such as videos, worksheets, pictures and activities.
Online interactives:
- PBS’s The Vikings site offers a vast amount of information, including a video model Viking town and how to write your name as a rune.
- BBC offers a primary site all about the Vikings and Viking Quest .
Free downloads:
- The Smithsonian Institution’s Vikings Exhibit includes free PDF downloads for families and educators.
- www.bayeuxtapestry.org.uk offers a printable Norman ship to color and assemble.
Further information:
- The Amazing Vikings offers in-depth information from Time magazine.
- A Book in Time offers books on the Vikings .
Just for fun:
- BBC offers a Horrible Histories online game for kids to play about the Vikings.
- Check out the GORM Olde Proverb Maker !
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Meet the Vikings primary resource
Learn all about the legendary warriors and their way of life.
This primary resource introduces children to Viking life and culture. Who exactly were these legendary warriors? When did the Vikings invade British shores? What were they known for?
Pupils will learn about aspects of Viking life, such as social hierarchy, battle techniques and diet, in our National Geographic Kids’ Vikings primary resource sheet.
The teaching resource can be used in study group tasks for exploring Viking clothing and social roles, as a printed handout for each pupil to review and annotate, or for display on the interactive whiteboard using the illustrations and short snippets of information included in the resource for class discussion.
Activity: Ask children to choose one of the Viking characters included in the resource and role play them in a short scene. They could use the Viking primary resource sheet as a guide for drawing and labelling traditional Viking dress, or write a newspaper report about the activities of Viking warriors.
N.B. The following information for mapping the resource documents to the school curriculum is specifically tailored to the English National Curriculum and Scottish Curriculum for Excellence . We are currently working to bring specifically tailored curriculum resource links for our other territories; including South Africa , Australia and New Zealand . If you have any queries about our upcoming curriculum resource links, please email: [email protected]
This History primary resource assists with teaching the following History objectives from the National Curriculum :
- Know and understand the history of these islands as a coherent, chronological narrative, from the earliest times to the present day: how people’s lives have shaped this nation and how Britain has influenced and been influenced by the wider world
- Know and understand the history of these islands as a coherent, chronological narrative, from the earliest times to the present day: how people’s lives have shaped this nation and how Britain has influenced and been influenced by the wider world.
- Gain historical perspective by placing their growing knowledge into different contexts, understanding the connections between local, regional, national and international history; between cultural, economic, military, political, religious and social history; and between short- and long-term timescales.
National Curriculum Key Stage 1 History objective:
- Pupils should be taught significant historical events, people and places in their own locality
National Curriculum Key Stage 2 History objective:
- Pupils should be taught about: the Viking and Anglo-Saxon struggle for the Kingdom of England to the time of Edward the Confessor
This History primary resource assists with teaching the following Social Studies Second level objective from the Scottish Curriculum for Excellence :
- I can discuss why people and events from a particular time in the past were important, placing them within a historical sequence
- I can compare and contrast a society in the past with my own and contribute to a discussion of the similarities and differences
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An ancient Viking unit study makes for a fascinating study for kids of all ages. Also, look at my page more Vikings Lapbook Unit Study and Hands-on Activities and my page Best Homeschool Unit Studies.
The fierce Norseman or Vikings came from what we now know as Scandinavia or Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Vikings prospered in Scandinavia from about 800 AD to 1066 AD.
From their homes in Norway, Sweden, and Denmark, the Norsemen (Northmen) explored much of the northern hemisphere between Europe and North America.
A Germanic people, the Vikings had a great love of adventure.
First, look at some of these living books about the Vikings.
11 Viking Resources & Books for Multiple Ages
Grab some of these books and resources for multiple ages about Vikings.
Viking Adventure
Sigurd, a Viking boy, cannot see the value of learning to read and write. All he can think of is adventure. But then he has an adventure that he cannot help but tell. And to do that, he decides, he must learn to write. A fine story for young readers.
Guts & Glory: The Vikings (Guts & Glory, 2)
From battle-axe-wielding tribes plundering the greatest cities of Europe to powerful kings and queens ruling their dominions with iron fists, the Vikings were some of the most feared and fearless figures in European history. Find the bravest heroes, the most menacing villains, and unbelievably awesome facts and myths inside this action-packed overview that will amaze kids with tales of a people so incredible...it's hard to believe they were real.
Viking: Discover the Story of the Vikings―Their Ships, Weapons, Legends, and Saga of War
The most trusted nonfiction series on the market, Eyewitness Books provide an in-depth, comprehensive look at their subjects with a unique integration of words and pictures. Loaded with superb color photographs of Viking ships and swords, clothes and shields, memorial stones and beautiful brooches, this revised and updated edition of Eyewitness: Viking offers a unique view into the lives of the Norse people and their outstanding achievements.
LEGO Creator Viking Ship
Kids can experience thrilling adventures on land and sea with this 3in1 set featuring a toy Viking ship, Viking house and Fenris wolf figure
A Child's Introduction to Norse Mythology: Odin, Thor, Loki, and Other Viking Gods, Goddesses, Giants, and Monsters
The newest book in the best-selling, award-winning A Child's Introduction series explores the popular and captivating world of Norse mythology. Organized into two parts, part one introduces characters like Odin, the leader of the Norse gods; Thor and his mighty hammer Mjollner; Frigg, weaver of the destinies of humans and gods; frost and fire giants; cunning dwarves like Brokk and Eitri; and many more. Part two tells the stories of the suspenseful myths themselves including The Creation of the Cosmos, The Aesir-Vanir War, Loki Bound, Thor's Hammer and many more.
Renegade Game Studios Raiders of The North Sea,Multi-colored
Odd and the Frost Giants
Odd, a young Viking boy, is left fatherless following a raid. In his icy, ancient world there is no mercy for an unlucky soul with a crushed foot and no one to protect him. Fleeing to the woods, Odd stumbles upon and releases a trapped bear…and then Odd's destiny begins to change.
The eagle, bear, and fox Odd encounters are Norse gods, trapped in animal form by the evil frost giant who has conquered Asgard, the city of the gods. Now our hero must reclaim Thor's hammer, outwit the frost giants and release the gods…
Viking Quest Series Set of 5 Volumes Including Raiders From the Sea, Mystery of the Silver Coins, the Invisible Friend, Heart of Courage, and the Raider's Promise
Raiders from the Sea: Viking raiders capture Bree and her brother Devin and take them from their home in Ireland. After the young Viking prince Mikkel sets Devin free on the Irish coast far from home, Bree and Devin embark on separate journeys to courage. Readers will be captivated by the unfolding drama as Bree sails to Norway on the Viking ship and Devin travels the dangerous road home.
Black Fox of Lorne
Set in 1005 AD, twins Brus and Jan go a-Viking with their father Harald Redbeard and all their household. They plan to settle in England with Danish relatives there. But, their ships are caught in a fierce gale on the North Sea, and they are taken far off course to the western shore of Scotland. Held captive by a cunning Scottish Laird, Jan and Brus must navigate the political intrigue of chieftain, clan, and king without the help of their father, who has been killed and their mother, who is believed lost at sea. They follow adventure after adventure until they earn their freedom and find a home in Scotland at last.
Make This Viking Settlement (Usborne Cut-Out Models)
Printed on stiff card, this book contains templates to cut out and construct a model of a Viking settlement crammed with authentic detail. The base of the completed model measures 61 x 46cm, and includes 16 houses with doors and windows that open to reveal the details inside, and two Viking trading ships. It contains over 40 cut-out figures including merchants, traders and towns people to recreate scenes of everyday life in a bustling riverside settlement.
Who Were the Vikings Internet-Linked (Starting Point History)
Answers questions about the everyday life of the Vikings, including clothing, homes, religion, medical care, food, entertainment, ships, shops and towns, government, warfare, and the travels of the Northmen in Asia and the North Atlantic.
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Ancient Vikings Unit Study
Vikings became infamous for sacking villages and towns, destroying churches, and easily defeating smaller armies in their search for new avenues of trade and the spoils of war.
Fearless warriors and superb shipbuilders, Vikings left their mark on Europe, Asia, Iceland, Greenland, and North America before they were absorbed into European Civilization.
Viking lands
Viking civilization began in the Scandinavian countries of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, but in the nearly 300 years of their power they traveled to and traded with many distant lands.
They also created settlements in England, Ireland, Iceland, Greenland, and other countries.
Viking Expansion Watch a short video about Viking exploration. Viking Settlements Learn which countries the Vikings settled in outside of Scandinavia. Life in Viking Settlements Learn what life was like in a Viking settlement. Viking Houses See the types of houses Vikings lived in.
Viking Society
Society consisted of jarls (nobles), karls (middle class freemen), and thralls (slaves).
Viking social classes Learn how the classes worked together and how a Viking could up and down in social status. Viking social classes in Iceland Learn how society differed abroad from Scandinavia. Gender and age in Viking society Learn the roles of men, women, and children in Viking villages
Viking warriors Learn what it took to be a warrior, what a beserker was, and the role women played in war
Futhark Learn about the runic alphabet of the Vikings
Viking Mythology
Vikings believed in a pantheon of Gods led by Odin . The pantheon included Thor and Loki of Avengers fame.
Norse mythology Read an overview of Norse mythology along with a brief history of Vikings. Norse mythology dictionary Learn about Norse mythology with an A to Z listing. The Nine Worlds A more in-depth look at the worlds of Norse mythology.
Viking Ships
Types of Viking ships:
Viking ships Learn the different types of Viking ships and how they were used. Vikings at sea Learn more about sailing and ships in the Viking Age. Navigating the open seas Learn how the Vikings knew where they were going and how to get home.
Viking Vocabulary
Althing Yearly meeting of all Viking tribes to discuss laws and solve disputes Beserker Warrior who wore a bearskin cloak or shirt and worked himself into a frenzy before battle Brooch A decorative piece of metal used to hold a Viking’s cloak closed. The more ornate the brooch, the richer and more important the Viking. Burial Ship Used for the wealthiest Vikings, these ships were filled with the belongings of the deceased and set ablaze or buried under mounds of earth or in underground chambers Fjord A long, narrow inlet with steep sides or cliffs found along the shores of some Scandinavian countries Flax Cloth made from the stalks of the flax flower
Futhark The runic alphabet of the Vikings Jarl A Viking Noble Karl A middle class, free Viking Keel T he lengthwise timber structure along the base of a ship that supports the framework of the vessel and sometimes extends downward to increase stability Loom A machine that weaves yarn or thread into cloth Lyre A string instrument resembling a small, u-shaped harp Norseman Northman Pantheon A religion that believes in a group of gods/more than one god Prow The portion of the front of the ship that is above water Runes Letters of an ancient Germanic alphabet Stern The rearmost part of a ship or boat Strake A continuous line of planking from the stem to the stern of the ship Thing Local assemblies where all freemen could file complaints and voice opinions Thrall A Viking slave
Famous Vikings
Erik the Red Viking explorer who discovered Greenland Leif the Lucky Son of Erik the Red Harald Bluetooth Viking king of Denmark (also namesake of Bluetooth technology) Olaf Tryggvason Viking king of Norway Sweyn Forkbeard Declared King of all England in 1013 Gunnar Hamundarson Icelandic chieftain
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The Vikings for Teachers Free Lesson Plans and Classroom Activities
Be a Viking (Core Knowledge, grade 3, can be adjusted for other grades)
The Vikings, 6 lessons, designed for grade 3 but great ideas for grades 3-6, free download, Core Knowledge
The Viking Age, 8 lessons, designed for grade 3 but great ideas for grades 3-6, free download, Core Knowledge
Sequencing Activity - Thor (printout, cartoon art, bbc) goes with Saga myth Thor and others and Resource Pack for the Sagas
Using Primary Resources - Norse Gods, small group activity
Who were the Vikings? (free from TPT)
Free Tongue Twisters Viking Wariors (free from TPT)
Viking Longhouses, Sketch a Scene (free fom TPT)
Classroom Activity: Design a longship figurehead (download, bbc)
Classroom Activity: Design a Viking longship (download, bbc)
Classroom Activity: Make a Viking helmet (download, bbc)
Teaching Ideas for the Vikings
Viking Craft Ideas for Kids
Free Powerpoints about the Vikings
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A great book for kids to read about the Vikings, a favorite of mine as a child: JOURNEY FOR A PRINCESS by Margaret Leighton
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THE VIKINGS Homework Booklet and Knowledge Organiser
Subject: History
Age range: 7-11
Resource type: Unit of work
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This 25-page workbook teaches children everything they need to know about the history topic, The Vikings. It has numerous tasks that are brilliant for setting as home learning or homework where children can independently work through the booklet.
Also included is an answer booklet for easy marking and a knowledge organiser with the main facts about the Vikings. These facts are perfect to learn as ‘sticky knowledge’!
Children will learn in three chunks:
- Why did the Vikings raid and invade Britain?
- What happened at Lindisfarne in 793 CE?
- Why did Alfred sign a treaty with Guthrum?
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A bundle featuring 10 history lessons about Vikings and Anglo Saxons, 3 design and technology lessons about creating a Viking Shield and a bonus Vikings learning booklet. This is a great way to save and get a bumper pack of 13 lessons PLUS a learning booklet, an easy way to set a whole term of homework. Also available separately.
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Teach Your Kids About … Vikings
The Vikings were a fierce, strong, and very interesting people from the Northlands. Here are some great resources to help you teach your children more about them.
Lesson Plans
- Classroom Activity from The National Museum of Ireland – activity sheets for the Grade 3 to 6 level
- Primary History: The Vikings from BBC – lessons, activities and games about the vikings, including teacher resources.
- The Vikings from PBS.org – Lessons and resources.
- Viking Lesson Plans from CoreKnowledge – PDF lessons about the Vikings, mostly for 3rd grade. Includes Leif Ericsson, discovering how they are misunderstood, their contributions to history, sagas, and more.
- Vikings Co-op Lessons from HighHill Homeschool – what one group did week by week to teach their kids about vikings.
- Vikings Lesson Plan from Historica Canada – students view “ Heritage Minute, Vikings ” and then use criticial thinking skills to discuss how the Vikings and First Nations people are portrayed in the video.
Worksheets, Notebooks, and Lapbooks
- Viking Adventure Lapbook from Homeschool Share
- Viking Lapbook from Tina’s Dynamic Homeschool Plus
- Me and the Vikings Venn Diagram by Heather Carlsen
- Viking Exploration of North America by Ami Alvis
- Viking Runes Worksheet by Mikal Staley
- You Wouldn’t Want to Be A Viking Explorer Questions by Tinker’s Thinkers – questions about the book with the same name.
Crafts & Activities
- In the Art Room:Viking Ship Collages from Cassie Stephens – a creative art project for students in grades 3 to 5 ish.
- Paper Dolls from Practical Pages – men and women paper dolls with period clothing. Scroll down to find the link to each.
- Tissue Box Viking Ship from Crayola
- Cardboard Viking Shield from Deceptively Educational
Other Resource
- Jorvik Viking Centre – an in-person Viking village in York, England. Online resources include the option for a virtual visit through Skype, and printables such as colouring pages, information sheets and other activities. Site has lots of detailed information about “who were the Vikings.”
- The Vikings Answer Lady – A comprehensive information website about the life and times of the Vikings
- Clothing the Viking Age – detailed information about the clothing for men and women
- How to make Viking Musical Instruments – how to make pipes, whistles, drums and horn bugle
- Viking Recipes
- Heritage Minutes: Vikings
- Horrible Histories: Vicious Vikings
- Horrible Histories: Literally – a Viking Song . – a soft rock viking ballad
- The Vikings Who Were They BBC Documentary- The Discovery Channel – needs previewing first as it contains some battle scenes etc
- The Viking Sagas: BBC
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Great resources. This is one thing I want to work on with my son this year.
I did a short unit with my kids on the vikings recently. It’s definitely a way fun topic! If we ever get involved with our local SCA (medieval re-enactment group), we are thinking of being vikings. 🙂
I just came across that you used my vikings runes worksheet! That is so great and I feel so special! Thanks! 🙂
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An ancient Viking unit study makes for a fascinating study for kids of all ages. Also, look at my page more Vikings Lapbook Unit Study and Hands-on Activities and my page Best Homeschool Unit Studies.. The fierce Norseman or Vikings came from what we now know as Scandinavia or Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Vikings prospered in Scandinavia from about 800 AD to 1066 AD.
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Vikings Bundle - History and D&T Unit. A bundle featuring 10 history lessons about Vikings and Anglo Saxons, 3 design and technology lessons about creating a Viking Shield and a bonus Vikings learning booklet. This is a great way to save and get a bumper pack of 13 lessons PLUS a learning booklet, an easy way to set a whole term of homework.
Teach children all about the Vikings from home with ease by using these engaging, cross-curricular resources.Inspiring children to practise their multiplication and division skills, as well as improving their fluency in English with 60 second reads, this bumper pack will keep children engaged and educated. The perfect resource pack to boost learning across the curriculum during school closures.
The Vikings were a fierce, strong, and very interesting people from the Northlands. Here are some great resources to help you teach your children more about them. Lesson Plans Classroom Activity from The National Museum of Ireland- activity sheets for the Grade 3 to 6 level Primary History: The Vikings from BBC - lessons, activities […]
What activities can I do at home to learn about Vikings? This All About the Vikings Mini Home Learning Topic has been designed to support CfE First Level learners covering a topic about Vikings at home or for homework activities. Further resources on the Vikings can be found here. What will my child learn during a Vikings topic?