Who Wants to Have a Play Date?

Who doesn't love games? That's like saying you don't like fun..

  

We see college kids doodling their names on their planners all the time. We've all seen some spacy daydreamer in a movie writing "Mrs. *Insert Crush's Name Here* over and over and over in their notebook when they think nobody's looking. People have a fascination with writing their names in different ways, regardless of their age. Archeologists have tapped into this psychological phenomena and have been trying to interest kids in their websites.

How? Have hieroglyphic translators.. Duh. 

I'm not going to lie, I was instantly intrigued by this new and exciting toy, and I'm not even in their target market!

The University of Manchester has created a website dedicated to explaining the ancient world to kids. There is an homage to Ancient Greece that starts with a website. It gives background on their writing system and its history. It also provides numerous facts about hieroglyphics and interactive activities! 

I enjoyed how this website presented me with fun, interactive activities with information... Manchester also did a great job designing the website. It runs smoothly and efficiently. 

Here are some of our names!
http://www.childrensuniversity.manchester.ac.uk/interactives/history/egypt/hieroglyphs/