Toys and games from our past

Toys and games have been a part of our lives, and the lives of children all over the world, for hundreds of years. Some, like dolls and toy cars are as popular today as they were years ago, but the materials they are made from and the way they are made has shifted and changed with the times. Others, like the Etch A Sketch have been taken over by exciting new technologies and trends.

Whether exploring iconic toys like the Rubik’s cube, or old favourites like the teddy bear, toys are a great way to help children find out about the past and develop their historical skills and understanding.

It’s very difficult to start a topic with no existing knowledge – the resource gave you structure, focus, ideas and knowledge.

Teacher

I used the high quality images and factual information on the online toolkit to inspire and inform the children when creating their art work and writing.

Teacher Year 4

The children used the information online to do their own research.

Teacher Year 3 and 4

I learned a lot about our area that I could share with the students.

Teacher SEND students

I used the resource to gather images and information. It was very comprehensive and helped to generate the ideas for the exhibition.

Teacher KS 2