In Egyptian hieroglyphs, a cartouche is an oval with a horizontal line at one end, indicating that the text enclosed - which is stacked vertically - is a royal name; sort of like an ancient name tag. It's only fitting that your toddler has one as they start this week! Here's how you help your him learn one of the earliest form of written language and also create their very own cartouche.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
- Printer
- White paper
- Yellow construction paper
- Markers or crayons
- Glue stick
- Tape
1. First up, translate their name. KidZone offers a fantastic hieroglyphic breakdown by letter; find the symbols that make up your child's name, then print out the black & white versions.
2. Give your child markers or crayons to color in their hieroglyphics. Explain what the animals and symbols are and how they come together to spell their name.
2. Tape together two or three pieces of yellow construction paper. Hang it vertically on their door so it makes a tall column; this will by your child's cartouche!
3. Tape the hieroglyphics up on their construction paper cartouche - top to bottom - so their name appears just as it would in Ancient Egypt!
Voila! Their cartouche can stay up all week so you can continue pointing out the different symbols so they can learn them.
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