The Egyptians Ancient Egypt Egypt and the Nile The Old Kingdom Building the Pyramids The Middle Kingdom Pharaohs The New Kingdom Religion Preparing for the Next World Towns and Cities Sculpture and Painting Craftsmen Writing Children and Education Farmers Trade and Ships Family Life Food and Drink Games and Hunting	Pen and Ink Simple pens were made of reed, sharpened to a point. Ink came in solid lumps and was mixed with water in an inkwell.   Previous: Back Book: The Egyptians Section: Ancient Egypt Chapter: Children and Education