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Wooden toys - mini box
Description

Students can examine and play with these replica wooden toys to give them an understanding of toys from the past

All the toys in the box can be played with (under supervision), giving children the chance to find out what is different about these toys compared to their toys today.
Box contents
  • Swing Toy - Acrobat
  • Swing Toy - Monkey
  • Diabolo
  • Whip & Top
  • Skipping Rope
  • Pull String Toy - Monkey
  • Cup & Ball
Appropriate for Key Stage 1 and 2
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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 £35

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