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Victorian Style Toy Spinning Top
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https://www.tts-international.com/victorian-style-toy-spinning-top/1001215.htmlProduct Code: 708-BSPIN
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Why you'll love this product
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Cross-Curricular Links
Provides a great cross-curricular link to Design & Technology, inspiring creative projects on moving toys.
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Historical Insight
Offers a tangible link to the Victorian era, encouraging discussions on social history, affordability, and the value of resources in the past.
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Curriculum Support
Supports the History curriculum at Key Stage 1, focusing on 'Changes Within Living Memory' through engaging and relatable content.
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Fosters Critical Thinking
Encourages children to reflect on the evolution of play and toys, fostering critical thinking and curiosity about technological advancements.
Victorian Style Toy Spinning Top
An engaging and relatable way to explore Victorian times.
Overview
Explore the contrast between modern gadgets and this historical toy, delving into its value and emotional significance.
Connecting learners with the playful aspect of Victorian history, this metal spinning top opens a window to the past. It serves as a conduit for exploring technological evolution, societal norms, and the joy toys brought in a different era. By examining who could afford such a toy and its significance during festive seasons like Christmas, learners can appreciate the nuances of historical recreation.
This Victorian Style Toy Spinning Top is an engaging educational tool. Furthermore, it extends learning into Design & Technology, where the mechanical workings of traditional toys become a focus of study.
This spinning top invites pupils to compare past and present toys, enhancing their understanding of technological progress and fostering a deeper curiosity about historical lifestyles. It offers a hands-on approach to understanding the Victorian era, bridging history with practical STEM challenges.
PLEASE NOTE: Styles may vary
Supports the National Curriculum
History, Key Stage 1, Events Beyond Living Memory
Significant national or global events (the Great Fire of London, the first aeroplane flight or events commemorated through festivals or anniversaries)
History, Key Stage 2, British History
A study of an aspect or theme in British history that extends pupils' chronological knowledge beyond 1066
Product Information
Overview
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Not suitable for children under 36 months. Small parts.
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Metal
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Sizes and Measurements
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18 cm
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