History of Toys Day

Off the Page School Workshop

We can visit your school in: East Midlands, London & South East, East of England

Why book 'History of Toys Day' with Off the Page

Our full-day Key Stage 1 workshop combines history, science and design and technology to explore toys. Children will learn different ways to classify toys (found vs made) and what they are made from (wood vs plastic, etc.). They will play with toys to understand how they work.

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What activities are available during this educational workshop?

We will transform your school hall into a giant toy workshop. The day will then take place in three parts:

• Toy Museum: The children investigate toys from different eras.
• Archaeological Dig: The children excavate toys from dig boxes. They will sort and classify their finds.
• Making Session: The children make their own traditional toys from a range of materials.

Which Curriculum Subjects do you cater for?

Curriculum topics available: Materials.

Our History of Toys workshop explores the different materials used to make toys through time. Children will learn to identify the materials, then sort and group them. They will design functional toys using a range of tools and mechanisms. They will also explore and evaluate existing toys throughout history.

During our History of Toys workshop, children will encounter antique toys made from traditional materials. They can compare the differences in toy materials and designs from earlier eras to today.

What size groups do you cater for?

We can work with three classes (up to 90 children) at one time, provided the school hall is large enough.

Do you cater for visitors with Special Educational Needs (SEN)?

Please talk to us about your Special Educational Needs so we can accommodate your children’s requirements.

Who are Off the Page?

Off the Page presents history the way you wish you had learned it as a child. Our experienced teachers immerse your children in a topic to create an unforgettable learning experience. Our school workshops are no mere presentation with a bit of artefact handling – we build an atmosphere using authentic materials, allowing children to live the history through drama, roleplay and hands-on activities. The result is an understanding and enthusiasm for a topic that is difficult to create with books alone.