Roman Tax Day

So I wanted them to understand the Fall of Rome this week. 

Tony asked me about taxes and I thought this would be a great way to tie in taxes and why the people got angry and overthrew the government. 

Here Tony and Lucy meet up. Tony is the tax collector representing the government. Lucy is bringing her items to be evaluated. 

At first she was ok with giving over her tickets.

She carefully counted each amount.

Tony recorded the amounts. 

I then announced that Tony was collecting more than he needed and was lying about how much he really needed. Then I told him he got to buy candy with all his tickets. The news was welcomed to his ears.

She was soon understanding what was happening.

This is when he got to trade the tickets for candy.

Tony used his gavel to tell her she couldn't do anything about the unfairness as he was the government.

Then we talked about revolution and how the people got angry and started to rebel.

We are going to end up the lesson with reading from our Bible book about Zacheaus and how people didn't like him because of the tax collecting he did. But how Jesus looks at everyone and how he forgave him.

This can be done so many different ways. I mean you could be the tax collector to built roads and have them set up their houses and tax accordinly. The possibilities are endless! I love this for all you can do with it based on the ages of your kids.

Have a great day!