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Ancient Egypt Morning Basket Books, Activities, and Fun for Homeschoolers

Posted on September 28, 2025October 1, 2025 by missjademarkets@outlook.com

I am so excited to dive into Ancient Egypt with my kids this October! There’s just something so fascinating about the building of the pyramids, the mummification process, and those exotic hieroglyphics that captures kids’ imaginations and keeps them eager to learn more. This morning basket theme just screams fall to me cozy afternoons, big questions, and stories that transport us back in time. So, let’s snuggle up on the couch with a stack of books and explore the wonders of Ancient Egypt together this month!

Ancient Egypt Board Books for Young Homeschoolers

Start your Ancient Egypt morning basket with a selection of board books that make history hands-on and tactile. From feeling King Tut’s gold coffin and the scratchy pyramids to lifting flaps that reveal bustling markets and hidden tombs, these books make learning playful and memorable. Perfect for little hands and curious minds alike. Click to explore these board books and add them to your basket!

Tickle Tut's Toes
Our World: Egypt
See Inside Ancient Egypt
Step Inside Ancient Egypt

Picture Books About Ancient Egypt for Kids

Picture books bring Ancient Egypt to life with beautiful illustrations and engaging stories. Whether it’s following a temple cat’s adventures, stepping inside pharaohs’ palaces, or learning the story of writing and mummification, these books combine history, imagination, and vivid visuals that will keep kids captivated. Find these picture books and make your morning basket magical!

Temple Cat
The Story of Writing
You Wouldn't Want to Be a Pyramid Builder!
Mummies Made in Egypt
The 5,000-Year-Old Puzzle: Solving a Mystery of Ancient Egypt
Hatshepsut, His Majesty, Herself
Cleopatra
Tales of Ancient Egypt: Myths & Adventures from the Land of the Pyramids
You Wouldn't Want to Be Cleopatra!
Egypt Magnified

Ancient Egypt Read-Alouds for Homeschoolers

Nothing brings history to life like a read-aloud! These selections include adventurous mysteries, famous pharaoh biographies, and epic myths that will transport kids straight to ancient Egypt. Perfect for snuggling on the couch and sparking conversation, they offer stories full of intrigue, clever queens, and fascinating details that your children won’t want to put down. Add these read-alouds to your basket and start exploring together!

The Golden Goblet
Mummies in the Morning
Who Was King Tut?
Ra the Mighty: Cat Detective

Hands-On Ancient Egypt Games and Activities

Hands-on learning is always a hit in the morning basket! From digging up replica artifacts and matching mummies with their treasures, to magnifying bustling ancient streets and trying your hand at scientific experiments, these activities make history tactile, interactive, and unforgettable. Click here to grab these games and activities and bring Ancient Egypt to life!

Ancient Egyptians and Their Neighbors: An Activity Guide
Ancient Science: 40 Time-Traveling, World-Exploring, History-Making Activities for Kids
ARTistic Pursuits, Art of the Ancients
Dig It: Ancient Egypt
Laurence King Match a Mummy: The Ancient Egypt Memory Game

Exploring Ancient Egypt this October is such a fun way to bring history, creativity, and hands-on learning into your morning basket. From the tactile wonders of our board books to the vivid storytelling in picture books, the adventurous mysteries and biographies in read-alouds, and the interactive fun of games and activities, there’s truly something here for every child to enjoy.

Whether you’re lifting flaps, solving puzzles, digging for treasures, or imagining life along the Nile, these resources make learning engaging and memorable while sparking curiosity in young minds. I hope this list inspires you to cozy up with your kids and let Ancient Egypt come alive right in your homeschool!

If you’re looking for more ideas, encouragement, and fellow homeschool moms to connect with, I’d love to invite you to join my free online community, In My Homeschool Era. It’s a space to share tips, ask questions, and find support as you create your own joyful, hands-on learning experiences. Click here to join us today!

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