Life in the Past · 18th and 19th Century

Toys and Games of the Past

Exploring how children played before the invention of plastic and digital technology.

Key Questions

  1. 1What can we learn about the past by looking at the toys children played with?
  2. 2Why were many old toys made of wood, tin, or fabric?
  3. 3How did children play together when they didn't have many toys?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - Continuity and ChangeNCCA: Primary - Myself and my Family
Class/Year: 2nd Year
Subject: Time Travelers: Exploring Our Past and Present
Unit: Life in the Past
Period: 18th and 19th Century

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