About this worksheet
This Year 1 history starter opens a unit on toys for the England National Curriculum. A short paragraph says toys today often use batteries and plastic, and old toys were made from wood, metal or cloth. Pupils first draw or write their favourite toy and tick one question they want to answer, such as What games did grandparents play. Four quick questions follow. Pupils pick the old toy from a wooden rocking horse and a plastic robot dog, then choose wood or plastic, and batteries or wind-up keys. The last question shows a tinplate robot with a key in its side. Answers are given at the end.
