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History-to-Go Middle Ages Lessons (Wholesale Purchase)

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Looking for an easy, hands-on ancient history lesson for your group? We’ve done the work for you with Middle Ages History-to-Go kits. History to Go kits are the perfect accompaniment to your history teacher’s lesson plan! Let us bring that extra level of beautiful, engaging, hands on learning to your classroom, co-op, or special event. Each kit has everything you need for students K-12 to dive deeper into history. Over 60 historically enriching crafts that have been selected for quality, authenticity, and ease of use are packed into ready-to-pass-out kits for your classroom.  A historical topic overview related to the activity is included along with directions and all the supplies are right there in the kit. Just open and go! We’ve done the legwork, assembly, research, and sourcing to make hands-on history easy to add to your school so your teachers can do what they do best: teach! Our hands-on ancient history lessons will take you through eighteen fascinating civilizations across the Americas, Asia, Africa, Europe, and Australia. Discover the art of the boomerang with authentic throwing stick crafted by an Aboriginal family business. Mummify an apple in the style of the ancient Egyptians. Recreate historic artifacts like mosaics, hats, and more. Play like the ancients with Senet, one of the oldest board games in the world.  Each lesson brings the world of the Middle Ages to life with a multi-sensory approach. Perfect for: Busy Teachers Sensory Learners Charter School Classes History Clubs Greek Festivals Indigenous People’s Day Colonial Day Classical or STEAM Co-ops Library Programs & Reading Prizes Museum Programs & Gift Shops

Minimum order: 5 of the same item, minimum of 15 total items. Orders that don’t meet the minimum requirements will not be processed.

  • ANG Bayeux Tapestry

    Bayeux Tapestry Kit (Anglo-Saxons Unboxed)

    When French duke William the Conqueror invaded England and conquered Anglo-Saxon forces at the Battle of Hastings, it marked the end of Anglo-Saxon England.  The Bayeux Tapestry tells the story of the end of the Anglo-Saxon chapter and exists as possibly the last and absolutely the best known example of Anglo-Saxon artwork. Now you can embroider a replica section of this famous artifact!

    Out of stock

  • ANG rune stone jewelry

    Rune Jewelry Kit (Anglo-Saxons Unboxed)

    Some of the most beautiful artifacts found in Anglo-Saxon graves are jewelry, particularly colorful beads made of glass. Anglo-Saxon craftsmen knew how to add different materials to change the color of the glass, and how to wrap, twist, dot, fold, and otherwise manipulate the molten material into a huge variety of designs and patterns. Glass beads may have been a sign of wealth, prestige, ritual, or just enjoyed for their beauty. With this kit you can use beautiful glass and stone beads to craft a piece of jewelry while learning about the runic alphabet and writing your own message in ancient runes.

    Out of stock

  • CHA Bee House

    Bee House Kit (Charlemagne Unboxed)

    Domesticated animals have been a part of human history for thousands of years, particularly dogs.  Any child’s picture book of a farm will show cows, pigs, and sheep.  These animals absolutely played a role in Charlemagne’s world and throughout medieval Europe, but there were also some important and often overlooked animals in Europe during this time. With this kit learn about the forgotten livestock of the middle ages and make a bee house to attract one of them!

    Out of stock

  • ISL Rainbow Pendant

    Rainbow Pendant Kit (Islamic Empire Unboxed)

    One of the biggest reasons that the Golden Age of Islam earned its name is because of the way that science flourished during this time period. One of the areas in which Arab scientists excelled was optics, or the study of light and vision. Now you can learn about the scientists who study rainbows, create a sun catcher pendant to hang in a window, and enjoy observing some yourself!

    Out of stock

  • BYZ Icon

    Icon Painting Kit (Byzantine Unboxed)

    Art history plays a particularly important role when studying the Byzantine Empire and icons and icon style pieces were a central part of Christian art. Now you can learn this style of portraiture in detail, from mixing your own paints, to sketching in the icon style, to painting and embellishing your finished piece in a multi day, art filled deep dive.

    Out of stock

  • MON shagai

    Shagai Kit (Mongols Unboxed)

    One of the most common materials used in Mongolian culture for games was bone, specifically the ankle bones of sheep or goats.  These bones were called shagai, and could be used for a variety of games, both indoor and outdoor. Now you can own a genuine sheep ankle bone from Mongolia and use it to play a traditional Mongolian game!

    Out of stock

  • MON Wool Ball

    Wool Ball Kit (Mongols Unboxed)

    The Mongolians felted wool for a variety of purposes.  The felting process gives wool many characteristics that made it useful as clothing and shelter - it is warm, wind-proof, flame retardant, and extremely durable. Felting wool into balls also gave them light, durable pieces for games.

    Out of stock

  • VIK Pan Pipes

    Pan Pipes (Vikings Unboxed)

    Vikings voyaged during the fair months of the year and returned home for the winter, hopefully well-supplied from successful raiding and trading.  For longer trips, they over-wintered for a single winter.  They didn’t just sail on the seas, they also traveled on rivers and sometimes carried their ships over land. In this kit you will find a set of panpipes, just like Viking sailors might have played for entertainment on their long sea voyages.

    Out of stock

  • VIK Horn and Harness

    Drinking Horn Kit (Vikings Unboxed)

    The Vikings used drinking horns for special occasions and ceremonies. The inside was polished and the outside was often decorated with beautiful carvings. The drinking horn in your kit has been made specially for this purpose and is glazed with a food-safe polish. Now you can decorate the outside of your drinking horn and enjoy refreshment like a Viking while reading a story about Thor and Loki.

    Out of stock

  • JAP Origami

    Origami Kit (Japan Unboxed)

    Origami is a more modern word that covers a variety of paper folding practices. One older common word was orikata, or folded shapes.  Samurai from the Heian period and onward exchanged gifts decorated with noshi, folded strips of white and red paper containing dried abalone or meat as a good luck token.  In Shinto weddings, gifts of wine bottles decorated with paper butterflies were given to the bride and groom as gifts. By the eighteenth century, origami was an important enough part of the culture that the first manual on origami was published. Now you can be part of this ancient art with your own origami kit.

    Out of stock

  • Moveable_Type_Kit1.png

    Moveable Type Kit (Ming Unboxed)

    A revolutionary method of printing used in the Ming dynasty movable type. In this method, small blocks with characters were placed inside a frame to form the text.  Then, the sheet was laid on top of the inked blocks and rubbed by hand. Arranging the characters was a time-intensive process, but once the type was set, large numbers of copies could be made very quickly and efficiently. Now you can use a movable type set to print your own book!

    Out of stock

  • MAY Calendar

    Mayan Calendar Kit (Maya Unboxed)

    The calendar in this kit is a Mayan-style calendar that tracks time according to the Gregorian calendar. Although the Mayans did not invent this style of calendar, which was used throughout Mesoamerica for thousands of years, it was an important part of their culture. Some Mayan communities in Guatemala and Mexico still track time using this calendar today.

    Out of stock

  • BEN Money Cowrie

    Money Cowrie Jewelry Kit (Benin Unboxed)

    In the middle ages, cowrie shells became one type of currency used all over West Africa, including the Benin kingdom.  They were valuable because they came from far away.  Because they were small, they were easy to use like coins. The Oba displayed his cowrie shells to show off his wealth.  Cowries remained a form of currency into the 18th century. Today cowrie shells remain an example of the resilience of African people and the richness of African history.  Now you can make a bracelet out of money cowrie shells, just like people would have in the kingdom of Benin!

    Out of stock

Description

Middle Ages History-to-Go Kits: Hands-On History Lessons Made Easy

Looking for an easy, hands-on history lesson for your group? We’ve done the work for you with Middle Ages History-to-Go kits, designed to bring beautiful, engaging, and memorable history experiences into your classroom, co-op, or event.

These ready-to-go history kits are the perfect complement to your lesson plan, giving students K–12 the chance to connect with history through authentic, creative, and educational activities. Whether you’re teaching in a classroom, running a homeschool group, or planning a special event, our hands-on history kits save you time and effort so you can focus on what you do best: teaching!

What’s Inside?

Each History-to-Go kit includes everything you need to bring history to life:

  • Over 60 historically enriching craft options, curated for quality, authenticity, and ease of use
  • Individual, ready-to-distribute kits with all supplies included
  • A historical topic overview related to the activity
  • Clear, easy-to-follow directions
  • Hands-on projects designed to engage sensory learners and spark curiosity

We’ve already handled the research, sourcing, and assembly—just open the box and go!

Why Choose Middle Ages History-to-Go?

Our hands-on Middle Ages history kits immerse students in a vibrant, multi-sensory exploration of medieval life across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and beyond. From castles to cathedrals and knights to merchants, these lessons offer students an authentic look at the rich history of the medieval world.

What’s Inside?

Each History-to-Go kit includes everything you need to bring medieval history to life:

  • Over 60 historically enriching craft options, curated for quality, authenticity, and ease of use

  • Individual, ready-to-distribute kits with all supplies included

  • A historical topic overview related to the activity

  • Clear, easy-to-follow directions

  • Hands-on projects that help students create and explore medieval life

Activities cover a wide range of medieval cultures and traditions. Students might:

  • Stitch an image from the Bayeux Tapestry panel or craft rune jewelry from the Anglo-Saxons
  • Build a bee house inspired by Charlemagne’s contributions to agriculture
  • Create a sparkling rainbow prism pendant inspired by science in the Islamic Empire
  • Paint an icon like those of the Byzantine Empire
  • Play with shagai (sheep ankle bones) or craft a wool felted ball from Mongolian traditions
  • Play a working set of pan pipes or make a harness f0r a drinking horn, echoing Viking life
  • Fold intricate origami inspired by medieval Japan
  • Build a Maya-inspired calendar
  • Make money cowrie shell jewelry inspired by the Benin Kingdom

We’ve already handled the research, sourcing, and assembly: just open the kit and go!

Each activity uses a multi-sensory approach to help students truly experience history, not just read about it. These kits are ideal for busy teachers, charter school classes, history clubs, festivals, and more. Let’s make hands-on learning accessible and exciting for everyone.

Perfect For:

  • Busy teachers who want an easy, engaging lesson
  • Sensory learners who thrive on hands-on activities
  • Charter school or public school classes
  • History clubs and special events
  • Classical or STEAM co-ops
  • Library programs, reading prizes, and museum gift shops

Product Details

  • Minimum order: 5 of the same item, minimum of 15 total items
  • Orders that don’t meet the minimum will not be processed
  • Designed for students K–12
  • All supplies, directions, and historical context included

Make history unforgettable with Middle Ages History-to-Go kits: your all-in-one solution for easy, authentic, and educational hands-on lessons. Place your order today and bring the past to life for your students!

 

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  • ANG Bayeux Tapestry

    Bayeux Tapestry Kit (Anglo-Saxons Unboxed)

    When French duke William the Conqueror invaded England and conquered Anglo-Saxon forces at the Battle of Hastings, it marked the end of Anglo-Saxon England.  The Bayeux Tapestry tells the story of the end of the Anglo-Saxon chapter and exists as possibly the last and absolutely the best known example of Anglo-Saxon artwork. Now you can embroider a replica section of this famous artifact!

    Out of stock

  • ANG rune stone jewelry

    Rune Jewelry Kit (Anglo-Saxons Unboxed)

    Some of the most beautiful artifacts found in Anglo-Saxon graves are jewelry, particularly colorful beads made of glass. Anglo-Saxon craftsmen knew how to add different materials to change the color of the glass, and how to wrap, twist, dot, fold, and otherwise manipulate the molten material into a huge variety of designs and patterns. Glass beads may have been a sign of wealth, prestige, ritual, or just enjoyed for their beauty. With this kit you can use beautiful glass and stone beads to craft a piece of jewelry while learning about the runic alphabet and writing your own message in ancient runes.

    Out of stock

  • CHA Bee House

    Bee House Kit (Charlemagne Unboxed)

    Domesticated animals have been a part of human history for thousands of years, particularly dogs.  Any child’s picture book of a farm will show cows, pigs, and sheep.  These animals absolutely played a role in Charlemagne’s world and throughout medieval Europe, but there were also some important and often overlooked animals in Europe during this time. With this kit learn about the forgotten livestock of the middle ages and make a bee house to attract one of them!

    Out of stock

  • ISL Rainbow Pendant

    Rainbow Pendant Kit (Islamic Empire Unboxed)

    One of the biggest reasons that the Golden Age of Islam earned its name is because of the way that science flourished during this time period. One of the areas in which Arab scientists excelled was optics, or the study of light and vision. Now you can learn about the scientists who study rainbows, create a sun catcher pendant to hang in a window, and enjoy observing some yourself!

    Out of stock

  • BYZ Icon

    Icon Painting Kit (Byzantine Unboxed)

    Art history plays a particularly important role when studying the Byzantine Empire and icons and icon style pieces were a central part of Christian art. Now you can learn this style of portraiture in detail, from mixing your own paints, to sketching in the icon style, to painting and embellishing your finished piece in a multi day, art filled deep dive.

    Out of stock

  • MON shagai

    Shagai Kit (Mongols Unboxed)

    One of the most common materials used in Mongolian culture for games was bone, specifically the ankle bones of sheep or goats.  These bones were called shagai, and could be used for a variety of games, both indoor and outdoor. Now you can own a genuine sheep ankle bone from Mongolia and use it to play a traditional Mongolian game!

    Out of stock

  • MON Wool Ball

    Wool Ball Kit (Mongols Unboxed)

    The Mongolians felted wool for a variety of purposes.  The felting process gives wool many characteristics that made it useful as clothing and shelter - it is warm, wind-proof, flame retardant, and extremely durable. Felting wool into balls also gave them light, durable pieces for games.

    Out of stock

  • VIK Pan Pipes

    Pan Pipes (Vikings Unboxed)

    Vikings voyaged during the fair months of the year and returned home for the winter, hopefully well-supplied from successful raiding and trading.  For longer trips, they over-wintered for a single winter.  They didn’t just sail on the seas, they also traveled on rivers and sometimes carried their ships over land. In this kit you will find a set of panpipes, just like Viking sailors might have played for entertainment on their long sea voyages.

    Out of stock

  • VIK Horn and Harness

    Drinking Horn Kit (Vikings Unboxed)

    The Vikings used drinking horns for special occasions and ceremonies. The inside was polished and the outside was often decorated with beautiful carvings. The drinking horn in your kit has been made specially for this purpose and is glazed with a food-safe polish. Now you can decorate the outside of your drinking horn and enjoy refreshment like a Viking while reading a story about Thor and Loki.

    Out of stock

  • JAP Origami

    Origami Kit (Japan Unboxed)

    Origami is a more modern word that covers a variety of paper folding practices. One older common word was orikata, or folded shapes.  Samurai from the Heian period and onward exchanged gifts decorated with noshi, folded strips of white and red paper containing dried abalone or meat as a good luck token.  In Shinto weddings, gifts of wine bottles decorated with paper butterflies were given to the bride and groom as gifts. By the eighteenth century, origami was an important enough part of the culture that the first manual on origami was published. Now you can be part of this ancient art with your own origami kit.

    Out of stock

  • Moveable_Type_Kit1.png

    Moveable Type Kit (Ming Unboxed)

    A revolutionary method of printing used in the Ming dynasty movable type. In this method, small blocks with characters were placed inside a frame to form the text.  Then, the sheet was laid on top of the inked blocks and rubbed by hand. Arranging the characters was a time-intensive process, but once the type was set, large numbers of copies could be made very quickly and efficiently. Now you can use a movable type set to print your own book!

    Out of stock

  • MAY Calendar

    Mayan Calendar Kit (Maya Unboxed)

    The calendar in this kit is a Mayan-style calendar that tracks time according to the Gregorian calendar. Although the Mayans did not invent this style of calendar, which was used throughout Mesoamerica for thousands of years, it was an important part of their culture. Some Mayan communities in Guatemala and Mexico still track time using this calendar today.

    Out of stock

  • BEN Money Cowrie

    Money Cowrie Jewelry Kit (Benin Unboxed)

    In the middle ages, cowrie shells became one type of currency used all over West Africa, including the Benin kingdom.  They were valuable because they came from far away.  Because they were small, they were easy to use like coins. The Oba displayed his cowrie shells to show off his wealth.  Cowries remained a form of currency into the 18th century. Today cowrie shells remain an example of the resilience of African people and the richness of African history.  Now you can make a bracelet out of money cowrie shells, just like people would have in the kingdom of Benin!

    Out of stock

History-to-Go Middle Ages Lessons (Wholesale Purchase)
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Missions Unboxed

Explore the history of missions in Spanish colonial America. This immersive lesson delves into the daily lives, traditions, and challenges faced by Indigenous peoples and Spanish colonists during this pivotal time in history.

What’s Inside?

  • Cultural Connections: Discover the role of drinking chocolate in the missions and its significance to both Spanish colonists and Native peoples. Then, make your own chocolate with a traditional tool to experience this treasured beverage firsthand.
  • Everyday Life: Learn about the foods enjoyed by Pacific Native peoples, including salted crickets, and try this healthy and sustainable snack for yourself.
  • Games and Toys: Create an acorn spinning toy, just like the ones played with by Indigenous children for a fun, hands-on connection to history.
  • Struggles and Changes: Examine the impacts of colonialism on Indigenous communities. Understand the cultural exchanges, conflicts, and transformations that shaped life in these Catholic institutions.

Hands-On Activities:

  • Make your own drinking chocolate from scratch.
  • Try salted crickets, a snack inspired by Pacific Native peoples.
  • Craft an acorn spinning toy like those used by 18th century children.
  • Explore stories and historical accounts of life during the era.

Why Choose Missions Unboxed?

  • Balanced Perspective: Learn about the missions from multiple viewpoints. This lesson highlights both the struggles and contributions of Indigenous peoples and Spanish colonizers.
  • Interactive Learning: Engage with history through hands-on activities, from crafting toys to enjoying authentic foods.
  • Fun and Educational: Perfect for homeschool families, this curriculum provides a meaningful exploration of this period in Spanish America.

Discover the History of the Missions
With Missions Unboxed, students will gain a deeper understanding of the cultural exchanges, innovations, and challenges that defined the mission era. This is a perfect supplement for California history’s fourth grade social studies mission project!

Perfect for Homeschool Families
Designed to spark curiosity and critical thinking, Missions Unboxed brings history to life with activities and lessons that are both engaging and educational.

Discover Missions Unboxed today and explore the rich history of colonial America!

Please note: The Young Adult box contains discussions of toileting and approaches to sexuality in Indigenous and Spanish communities.

Weight 2.36 lbs
Dimensions 11 × 9 × 6 in
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