Designing papyrus as a classroom set
Papyrus and rushes!
Papyrus and rushes were as much a part of ancient Egypt as paper and fountain pens are today. The pen was the main writing instrument, while papyrus was the most commonly used writing surface.
Writing like the ancients
If you want to teach your students what it was like to write in ancient times, this set is for you! Not only do you get a complete classroom set, but you also get historically authentic materials that bring ancient Egypt to life.
Not only will you engage your students, but you will also give them practical skills and an understanding of what it was like to be a scribe and the effort that went into it.
Benefits at a glance
- You receive 30 writable papyrus strips
- You receive 30 writing rushes from the Nile Delta
- The product is packaged in an environmentally friendly way
- Fun and learning guaranteed
This is how it works:
The rushes were crushed at one end or beaten flat with a hammer (or even chewed - a natural product) until they were slightly fibrous and could be used as small brushes. In later times, rushes were cut at an angle like a goose quill (works well with scissors).
- Carefully tap one end flat with a small hammer. The cane will split and the fibres will be visible.
- The thickness of the brush for painting can be made thinner with scissors. For writing rush, simply cut at an angle.
- Please use one cane per colour
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