What did children learn at school?

              Some children usually the sons of merchants or traders were sent to commercial schools, where they were given instruction in Arithmetic and Latin. Latin and Grammar would usually only be taught when children are seven and older. They also learned the alphabet, main prayers and psalms. Little children listened to folktales told by there parents. Older kids were taught songs and poems by listening to minstrels perform.

           

            Boys might help their father in the fields and also help with hunting. Girls were taught to take care of a household and care for children. Some children didn’t even go to school because they were to poor and they were not required by law to go to school. Lots of kids wanted to go to school and learn so they could be educated. Some smarter kids went to universities and learned more advanced things.