What's better than playing with a new toy? Playing with one that you have made your self!
We have provided Toy Making Experiences to schools in England for years, giving children both the opportunity to learn skills in design and technology, and enhancing their sense of self esteem by going through a set of process to end with a toy that they have made and can play with.
Now this opportunity is open to everyone with our new Traditional Toy Mini Kits!
Clapper toys are a type of rattle and therefore have a long and interestingly varied history.
Clappers have been used by children to scare away birds in fields, slapstick comedy, punishment, for fun as a children's plaything and even in religious ceremonies
There are four steps to building your toy:
- Sand/smooth your components
- Draw your design
- Colour in
- Assemble
Included in your Traditional Toy Mini Kit:
- 1x wooden toy
- Approx. 30cm string
Other tools you might need:
- Sandpaper (between 120 and 180 grit)
- Pencil and colouring pencils (crayons are fine but do not use felt tips as the ink "bleeds" through the wood)
- PVA wood glue (fast drying)
ATTENTION: Contains small parts. Not suitable for children under 3 years of age, or any individuals who have a tendancy to place inedible objects in their mouth. Parental supervision essential.
