1. Are my toys different from toys in the past?
Key Stage 1: History
Learning Aims and Outcomes
Describe the characteristics of old toys
Ask questions about toys in the past
Infer information about toys in the past
Recognise similarities and differences between old and new toys
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2. This family photo was taken in 1900 – over 100 years ago
Can you spot the two toys in the photo?
© Reproduced by permission of Oxfordshire County Council

3. Horse and cart Doll How did you do?
© Reproduced by permission of Oxfordshire County Council
Horse and cart
Doll

4. Horse and cart Doll Do children still play with toys like these today?
(Put a tick or cross next to each to show your answer)

5. How are toys today the same or different from toys in the past?
The doll is the same as
dolls today because:
…………………………………
The doll is different from

6. How are toys today the same or different from toys in the past?
The horse and cart is the
same as toys today because:
…………………………………
The horse and cart is different
from toys today because:

7. As a class write a list of your favourite toys
Can you find out which, if any, of these toys that a Victorian child might have played with?
Our toys
Victorian? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
The Museum of Childhood has an online collection of images to help you find Victorian (1837 – 1901) toys.

8. Find more teaching resources at: HistoricEngland.org.uk/Education
Historic England education