Toys and Play Through Time · Living memory – present day
What Toys Did Our Grandparents Play With?
Looking at old toys made from wood, metal, and cloth, and thinking about why they are different from toys today.
Key Questions
- 1What were toys like when our grandparents were little?
- 2How are old toys different from the toys we play with now?
- 3Why have toys changed over time?
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
KS1: History - Changes within living memory
Year: Year 1
Subject: History
Unit: Toys and Play Through Time
Period: Living memory – present day
Suggested Methodologies
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