Te Manawa : Museum Gallery Science Centre

Toys and Games Through Time

Students explore and play with a range of toys and games from ancient to modern times, from individual to team games, originating from many countries.

Teacher Resource: pdf Toys and Games Through Time Teacher Resource (0.31MB) 

Information for Teachers
Programme Objectives:
  • Compare games from earlier times with those played today
  • Understand how and why games are played and developed
  • Appreciate the global and historical nature of games
Numbers of Students:
maximum 30
Class Level:
Year 3 - 8
Programme Duration:

2 hours

Possible Focus Topics:
  • Why do people play games?
  • Different types of games and toys
  • Games and toys from different cultures and times
  • Inventions and innovations through time
Related Programmes:
  • Nga Momo Takaro
  • Pioneer NZ
  • Life in the 1950s
  • Old School Days