Kings, Castles & Knights – Morestead Class Adventure!

Morestead Class have been on an incredible journey back in time, exploring the fascinating world of kings and castles!

The children loved discovering how castles were carefully designed and built, learning about the different materials used to make them strong and secure. They explored why castles had special features such as moats, drawbridges, battlements, towers, and secret passageways, and how each part played an important role in keeping people safe.

Knights & Armour

Our young historians were especially excited to learn about brave knights! They discovered:

• What knights wore, including heavy chain mail armour

• How armour protected them in battle

• The importance of shields, helmets, and swords

• The role of loyalty and bravery in becoming a knight

Jousting & Horses

The class were fascinated by the thrilling sport of jousting! They learnt:

• How knights trained for tournaments

• The special armour worn during jousting

• How important horses were in medieval times

• The strong bond between a knight and his horse

Our Class Story

We are also enjoying our class text, Magic Tree House: Castle of a Mystery, where adventure, mystery, and medieval life come together. The story has sparked wonderful discussions, imaginative writing, and lots of curiosity about life in a castle long ago.