If you’re after engaging, hands-on crafts and projects for your students to learn about the history of the Vikings and Norse people, this pack of six activities will be ideal.

What’s included:

• Make a pendant of Thor’s hammer (2in/4.5cm).
• Make an ax (U.S. and U.K. versions included for spelling).
• Make a longship (9in/22cm long).
• Make a helmet (uses a headband template so it is easy for students to make).
• Make a shield with five designs to choose from (10in/25cm wide).
• Make a longhouse (5in/12cm long).

You will need:

• string (pendant)
• wooden craft sticks or wooden skewers (ax)
• toothpicks (longship)
• thin or thick card (shield and ax)
• reusable putty (longship)
• tape, glue sticks, white glue

I hope your students enjoy making these crafts as they learn more about the Vikings!