Class 1 and 2 had a fantastic trip to The Beacon for a workshop all about toys from the past, linking to our current History unit. We explored a range of toys from different times and discovered how children played before electricity-powered toys became popular. We learnt that many toys were powered by our own energy, using actions such as pushing, pulling and winding them up. One of our biggest discoveries was that sometimes the simplest toys can provide the most fun! We enjoyed exploring how toys have changed over time and thinking about how playtime might have been different for children in the past. Do you have any old toys tucked away at home? If you have toys from your own childhood, why not share them with your children? It’s a wonderful way to bring history to life and spark conversations about how things have changed over the years!here.