Knowledge Organiser for Year 1/2 Topic: Why do we play with different toys as we grow older?

Key ideas for Topic Toys from the past and present. Classify and sequence toys from the past. Compare the difference from toys from the past the toys we have today. Toys from all over the world. Look at toys that a popular and originate from different countries over the world. Are they different from the toys we play with? Why are they different? Music that entertains people (both past Learn different wartime songs. and present). Compare songs from the past and what we listen to today. Discuss the purpose of music. Design a toy for a purpose. Plan and design a toy for someone else. Educational visit of LEGOLAND Discovery Arrange a visit to LEGOLAND to explore the modern day toy LEGO. Find out Centre. how the mechanics of toys works and how and why LEGO is made and is so popular.

Important People / Companies LEGO The Lego Group is based out of Denmark. The company's signature product, Lego, is one of the most recognizable toys in the world. Originally, Lego was a simply colorful interlocking set of plastic pieces. Today, the core of the product has not changed, but the design now includes themes from movies, television shows, and even video games. Mattel, Inc. Mattel, Inc. was founded in 1945, and since then has produced brands such as Fisher-Price, Barbie, Monster High, Hot Wheels, Masters of the Universe, Little People, Power Wheels and WWE Toys. Despite Hasbro’s recent dominance in brand licensing, signing huge properties like Marvel, and owning the popular Transformers franchise, Mattel has maintained a steady lead.

Other key ideas linked to our topic:  Fact files – linked to top toy companies. Research and classify information.  Art – still life drawings of favorite toys.  Posters - Missing toy poster.  Maths – graphs for the popularity of different toys.  ICT – drawing toys using different Apps.  Science – Investigate which surface will help toys move the best.  English – Comparison writing about toys from around the world.  Drama – Toy shop role play.  Music – War time songs (songs to entertain grandparents).  Design and Technology – Junk model a toy for a friend.