I love that it is easy to take down and store flat! It’s always a hit with both boys and girls. Occasionally you can find these at the Dollar store or in the dollar bin at Target.Ĭastle Tent – This pop-up castle tower tent is amazing. They don’t last forever, but it is impossible for the kids to hurt each other with them. With three playsilks, you have a knights costume – front/back and belt! They also make for great capes that boys and girls both love! If you don’t own any playsilks, I highly recommend you remedy that, pronto! We love the 100% silk playsilks, but you can also get a beautiful polyester playsilk set for less.įoam Swords – I’m partial to form swords and yes, I buy them in bulk. Knight Armor Set– We have three of these sets and my 10 year old still squeezes into it for battles! They’ve used it when we learned about the Armor of God, morphing it into a Roman soldiers garb. This knight costume comes in S, M, and L, making it easy to buy for your little or your big guy! Costco also carries some great knight costumes at this time of year. Knight costume – this Melissa & Doug outfit is fabulous. Part of that is because it is just a fascinating period of history and part of it is because I was strategic in gathering some amazing gift ideas for them. Battles, bravery and chivalry captivated their attention long after we first delved into this period of history in our studies. As this series progresses, you’ll notice overlap of some of my favorite items! Gift Ideas for Your Knight All they really need is an active imagination, but I’ve found that a few key costume pieces and accessories can pack a powerful punch and make for great gifts! I usually try to get one or two items that are specific to that time in history and then also find items that can be used for other historical periods as well. Costumes enable your child to transport into that period of history.

Today for my first themed gift guide, I want to share some ideas of some amazing gifts that will capitalize on their interest in or pursuit of learning about this period in history.įirst off… Medieval Costumes for Kids.

Oh the middle ages… What kid hasn’t fallen under the spell of this mesmerizing period in history.

Kid medieval costumes