Teacher Materials for Toys! at The Henry Ford

These classroom activities are designed to provide early and later elementary school teachers with lessons that teach or reinforce selected Social Studies and English language arts standards using The Henry Ford's online toy, game and doll collections.

Story-telling and Story-making
Imagine, create and share adventures for a special toy or doll.
Every Picture Tells a Story
"Read" photographs for clues about children's toys, dolls or games from long ago.
"What was your favorite toy Grandma?"
Ask questions to learn about others favorite toys, dolls or games from long ago.
Historic Toys & Games
Print and play with a game and paper dolls from the late 1800s!

Other Useful Resources for Teachers:
Other print and online resources related to historic toys and games.

Sources used for this exhibit