DLTK's Countries and Cultures
Egyptian Activities for Children

Egyptian Coloring Pages:
	Benu poster   (B&W)   or   (color)
	Camel Coloring Pages
	Egypt Coloring Pages
Egyptian Crafts for Kids:
	Camel Egg Carton Craft Camel Silhouettes Paper Craft
	Crocodile Paper Craft Crocodile Toilet Paper Roll Craft
	Egypt Bookmarks Age:  when they begin reading
	Egyptian Pharaoh Mask Paper Mache Age 6+
	Mummy Toilet Paper Roll Craft Age 3+
	Origami Pyramid Age 10+
	Paper Camel Silhouettes Age 4+ Best if child can use scissors
	Paper Pyramid Craft Age 3+
	Pyramid Name Tags
	Sand Paper Art Age 4+ simple but effective... children younger than age 4 can use the art technique, but may have a tough time creating a realistic Egyptian drawing as it's done free hand -- you'd be better off letting them draw flowers or rough sketches of people.
Other Egyptian Activities:
	Write Your Name in Hieroglyphics Age 5+
	On-line Jigsaw Puzzles

Other Ideas:

1. Cats were highly respected in Egypt.  Their owners often even mummified them!  Check out the Cat crafts and the Cat coloring pages
     
2. Egypt is famous for its poisonous snakes.  The story is told that Cleopatra killed herself by letting a snake bite her.  Check out the Snake coloring pages.

Book Suggestions:

Learn About Pyramids, Peter Mellett
Lorenz Books
1998 Anness Publishing Limited 

Thanks to Blair for contributing this book suggestion, suitable for Ages 10+

Egypt (First Discovery Books)
by Claude Delafosse, Philippe Biard (Illustrator), Gallimard Jeunesse, Phillip Biard