Toys and Games Through Time
A fun, interactive hands-on programme involving the students working in pairs with a wide range of toys and games. The games and toys used range from an ancient Roman game to those played today, and originate from many countries of the world. Ideas such as technology, invention and innovation, countries and culture and skill development are focus points of this programme (as well as fun!).
Teacher Resource: 
Toys and Games.pdf (0.27MB)
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:
- 1 hr 15 mins
- 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
- Living the Past 1800s
- Living the Past 1950s
- Old School Days