Eme's Compendium

(Click the cover of the coloring book that you wish to download.  All of the coloring books are in pdf format.)

 Here are some medieval coloring and/or activity books that I have put together for children in the SCA and their parents to enjoy:

 

Here are some activity and class handouts I have put together to assist with Page classes and Children's Activities:

Viking Treasure Necklace

• We made the Spike beads by baking Sculpey Clay and using a cute, chubby seahorse mold that I found at a craft store.  The runes were flattened gold clay, with the runes carved into the clay and then baked.  I painted the carved portion with a fine brush using brown paint to make the rune stand out. 

• A handout with the Viking Runic alphabet and Viking themed scroll blanks that will help guide you through a project that will allow children to make scrolls using Viking runes.

War Standard

• I found inexpensive white sheets to use as the base fabric.  Prior to the event I cut out the banners, sewed on ties using ribbon and I drew/colored Spike on all of the banners.  We used fabric markers that required heat treatment to have the color hold.  Because of the requirement of heat setting, it allowed for parents to wash any stray markings that found their way onto a child's garb, 

Felted Balls

• This is for warm weather or to do indoors, plenty of room and extra adult help.

Halloween Handout

• This handout was prepared for War of the Wings IV and includes:  A Brief History of Halloween and Jack-o-Lanterns, Shortbread Recipe, How to Make a Paper Mask and a list of links to SCA Resources about Halloween.

Basic Etiquette and Courtesy in the SCA

• Class handout for a Page Class and discussion and basic etiquette and courtesy in the SCA.

• A simple handout for younger children to do Mosaics without having to use tiles, glass or the traditional supplies - but using craft foam or paper and glue. 

• Retainer 101 for Youth, Taught by Baroness Adriana la Bretonne

• “What about me, Mom?”  Written by:  Herrin Emeludt “Elisabeth” Hänsler
• "Smalls" in period: children or underwear?"  Written by:  Wenyeva atte grene
• "Storytelling for kids"  A Workshop by:  True Thomas the Storyteller

• Hold! Game:  What better way to teach kids to learn such an important word than by making a game out of it?  Have the kids act as goofy as possible as individuals or interacting with each other.. give them plenty of room and encourage them to use the space and have fun with it... then when you yell out Hold! the kids have to freeze in whatever position they were in when you yelled Hold!  You can also have the kids run back and forth and they have to stop and freeze when you yell Hold! out.
• Fun With Music:  Get some medieval instruments and let the kids play away and make tons of noise.  If you have wind instruments then have alcohol wipes available to clean the mouth pieces:
  • Plastic Recorders
  • Castnets
  • Tabor Drum
  • Classroom Rhythm Set
    
• Fun With Clay:  Clay is fun and very period for the SCA but having kids wait for a kiln is not easy.  Kids can be given an opportunity to learn some basics of pottery with air-dry clay.  This allows them to take their art piece home to paint later.
• Heraldic (or Medieval/SCA) Twister:  Make a twister game to help the kids learn heradry, armor, or anything you can think of... using images and fun will make it a great learning experience!
• Children Processional:  At events kids see the adults have all the fun and take part in a large processional.  Sure, they can be there with mom and dad and be a part of it.. but what about adding a little something extra for the kids.  Why not have a children processional following the main processional?  The kids can behave banners, bells, instruments... whatever, you are only limited by your imagination!
• Pinata:  Yes... pinatas are said to have been introduced to Europe in the 14th century and were adopted as a part of the Lent celebration, on the first Sunday of Lent.  You can fill it with:
  • healthy treats
  • wood bird whistles
  • wood spinning tops
  • friendship bracelets
  • small toys
  • small pre-bagged craft projects

Parental Responsibility Sign/Form

• This sign is not required to be posted at events, but it can be a useful tool at gate, especially for newcomers, to help them become aware of the law and policy in regard to children at events.   This follows the guidelines given by the Society of Creative Anachronism and is not tailored to a specific Kingdom.

Medical Authorization for Minors

• This is required for any minor that is attending a SCA event with a person that is not their parent or legal guardian.  Please note that this must be notarized to be properly completed.  

Minor Waiver

• This is required to be completed at gate for all minors attending SCA events.  It is not required if the minor is a member of the SCA and their parent or guardian have proof of a waiver being on file (i.e. current blue membership card.)

• This sign is required, in the Kingdom of Atlantia, to be posted at the location of Children's Activities at events.

This handbook is intended to offer a better understanding of the non-combat Youth Policy and Programs within the Kingdom of Atlantia.  While this handbook does not supercede the Youth Policy that it supplements, it will help provide guidance in the planning, facilitating and running of any youth activities.   Add your main content here - text, photos, videos, addons, whatever you want!

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