Recommended for F-2

Toys Over Time

Explore histories, origins and stories of the world’s most loved toys.

What better way to demonstrate the connection between history, the present day and the future than with this time travelling play-based learning incursion? Students explore the histories, facts and design variables across a range of toy themes, and discover how toys have evolved by exploring their movements, cultural significance and their place and time in history.

Looking for a materials or forces focus? Our specially designed Toy Science program is perfect! Check it out here.

Activities

In groups, students rotate through 4 themed stations:

Imagination: students become whoever they wish as they dress up, adopt different voices and characters, and use their creativity to create storylines and fun scenarios
Skills: students tackle puzzles, games, and brainteasers that require practice and patience, approaching these challenges with an “I can” attitude to find the best strategies
Up and About: students jump, hop, balance, and skip as they explore toys that previous generations enjoyed, requiring them to get up and move
Construction: students put their building skills to the test as they use a variety of construction toys to create and design entirely new projects.

Scope of Learning

Together we’ll select the learning outcomes that best suit your class and grade level curriculum requirements. Examples include;

Introduce how science and technology improve the quality and fun of toys
Explore the history and culture of different toys
Understand the fundamental connections between design & movement
Identify the basic properties of various materials used to make toys.

Scroll down to find important information about our Toys Over Time program.

Duration: 90 minutes

Suitability: Years F- 2

Pricing: from $14 +gst per student
Minimum booking, travel fee may apply.

Toy Science

This play-based incursion introduces younger students to forces, motion, and materials.

Students explore the science behind toys and technological changes over time.

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A large unfurnished gymnasium or hall is required for this incursion

Session capacity: 35-50 (age, ability and space dependent)

A minimum 75% deposit must be made 7 days from the date of booking for your incursion to go ahead

Our instructor will arrive an hour before your start time to set up

We will structure the sessions around your school timetable

You will be invoiced in accordance to your normal student numbers

This session runs for 90 minutes

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Reviews

Manifold Heights PS

This incursion is perfectly aligned to our current History Inquiry, and the information shared was just right for our young students. Everyone loved the sessions! We would not hesitate to book again.

St Gregory the Great PS

A very good explanation of toy history. Students could follow the clear directions. Engaging and very hands on.

Williamstown North PS

The kids were so engaged and learnt many great facts about toys from the past. It was a great balance of play and listening. This was one of the best incursions we have done!

Duration: 90 minutes

Suitability: Years F- 2

Pricing: from $14 +gst per student
Minimum booking, travel fee may apply.