Ancient Egypt / Write Your Name in Hieroglyphs
Write Your Name in Hieroglyphs
Children use a picture-symbol alphabet chart to write their names the ancient Egyptian way, exploring how early writing systems worked.
How to run it
- Show examples of hieroglyphs and explain they were a form of picture writing.
- Hand out a simplified hieroglyph alphabet chart.
- Children find the symbols matching the sounds in their name.
- Draw their name on paper or a cardboard cartouche shape.
- Swap and try to read each other's names.
You will need
- hieroglyph alphabet charts
- paper or card
- pencils
- markers
Make it easier or harderYounger children can do just their first initial; older children can write secret messages in hieroglyphs.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 5, Outcome 1Children explore symbols and early writing while connecting to their own name and identity.
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