What toys did our ancestors play with? How have toys changed over time?
This hands-on workshop allows children to investigate a range of toys, from the Romans to the present day. They will explore how different materials have been used for toys throughout history, discuss similarities and differences between old and modern toys and make their own Victorian toy to take home!
In this workshop, pupils will:
-help create a living timeline in order to understand how different historical eras follow one another
-explore the toys in our museum gallery and consider the similarities and differences with modern toys
-investigate the different materials used for toys throughout history
-explore how our historical toys look and feel by adding to our ‘Word Tower’
-make their own Victorian toy to take home
Curriculum Links
History
-Changes within living memory
Science
-Working Scientifically
-Everyday materials
Learning Objectives and Key Skills:
- To understand how different materials are suited to different toys and be able to identify these materials
- To develop knowledge and understanding of how children’s toys have both changed and remained the same throughout history
Further details:
Key Stage 1 workshop (want to bring a KS2 class? Just ask!)
Price: £7.50 per pupil (minimum charges apply)
Max 45 pupils per session
1 free staff member per every 6 children
Lunch rooms available on request at time of booking (FREE with a whole day visit)
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