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Toys
Description

Students can examine and play with replica and original toys to give them an understanding of toys over time.

Through an exploration of the objects in this resource box students will be able to identify different materials, ways of manufacture looking at both mass-produced and home-made examples. 

Box contents
  • Yo-Yo
  • Pick up Sticks
  • Swing Toy 
  • Diabolo
  • Pop up Harlequin puppet
  • Whip & Top
  • Skipping Rope
  • Russian Dolls
  • Teddy Bear
  • Wooden Village (45 Parts)
  • Rattle
  • Spinning Top
  • Kaleidoscope
  • Set of Toy pictures 1930s – 1980s
Appropriate for Key Stage 1 and 2
NC Links

History

  • Changes in aspects of social history
  • changes in living memory which can be used to reveal aspects of change in national life
  • identify differences and similarities between ways of life in different periods
  • understand some of the ways in which we find out about the past

Science (Everyday materials Year 1)

  • distinguish between an object and the material from which it is made
  • identify and name everyday materials
Hire period 6 weeks (one half term)
Collect from Northampton Museum & Art Gallery, Guildhall Road, Northampton, NN1 1DP
Suggested activities The box contains a resource pack with all relevant information and suggested activities to do with your class.
Cost £75