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| Which subject | No subject |
| What topic | Toys of the future |
| What length (min) | 60 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 2 |
| Class size | 12 |
| What curriculum | National Curriculum |
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| Number of slides | 6 |
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Toys of the Future
Year 2 (Ages 6-7)
No Subject
60 minutes
12 students
This lesson is designed to meet the expectations of the National Curriculum for Primary Education focusing on creativity, teamwork, and communication skills.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | 10 minutes | Begin with a discussion on toys. Ask questions like, "What is your favourite toy?" and "What toys do you think will exist in the future?" |
| 2 | Group Formation | 5 minutes | Divide the class into groups of 3-4 students. Assign each group a role (e.g., designer, researcher, presenter) to ensure participation. |
| 3 | Research and Brainstorm | 15 minutes | Each group will brainstorm and discuss ideas for futuristic toys, considering technology, materials, and functionality. |
| 4 | Design Process | 15 minutes | Groups will create a poster or a model of their futuristic toy, including its features and how it works. |
| 5 | Group Presentations | 10 minutes | Groups will take turns sharing their designs with the class. Encourage them to present their creations and explain their ideas. |
| 6 | Reflection and Feedback | 5 minutes | Conduct a class discussion to reflect on the designs presented. Ask students what they liked about each idea and what they learned. |
"Good morning, everyone! Today, we are going to have an exciting lesson about Toys of the Future. To start, I want to hear from each of you. Can you tell me what your favourite toy is? Raise your hand if you want to share!"
(Allow students to share their favourite toys.)
"Great choices, everyone! Now, let's think a little further. What toys do you believe will exist in the future? What do you think they will look like, or how will they work? Let's brainstorm some ideas together."
(Engage the class in a discussion about potential futuristic toys, capturing their ideas on the whiteboard.)
"Now that we have all these amazing ideas, it’s time to work in groups! I will be dividing you into groups of 3 or 4. Each group will have specific roles to make sure everyone gets a chance to participate. For example, we’ll have a designer, a researcher, and a presenter in each group."
(Divide the class into groups and assign roles.)
"Make sure to discuss with your group members about the roles you will take on, and feel free to swap roles if you think someone else would be better suited for the job!"
"You now have 15 minutes for brainstorming and researching ideas for your futuristic toys. Think about what materials and technology your toy will use, and what unique features it should have."
(Circulate among the groups to facilitate discussion, answer questions, and provide guidance.)
"Remember, the more creative you are, the more fun your toy will sound! Use your imagination!"
"Okay, everyone, it's time to bring your ideas to life! You will create either a poster or a model of your futuristic toy. This should include key features and how the toy works. You have 15 minutes to complete your design."
(Provide materials like paper, colours, scissors, and glue for the activity.)
"Don't forget to work as a team and share your ideas with each other while you're designing!"
"Fantastic job on your designs! Now, it's time to share them with the class. I will call each group one by one, and I want you to present your creation. Make sure to explain your toy's features and why it's special."
(After each group presents, ask the class to give positive feedback and ask questions about each design.)
"That was wonderful! I loved hearing all of your creative ideas. Now, how about we discuss what we liked about each toy?"
"For our last step, let’s have a class discussion about what we’ve learned today. What did you enjoy the most about creating and presenting your designs?"
(Encourage students to reflect on their experiences and share their favourite parts of the lesson.)
"What will you take away from today’s lesson? I’d love to hear your thoughts!"
"As we wrap up today’s lesson, remember that your homework is to write a short paragraph about your favourite toy from the future. Please be sure to submit it by our next lesson. This will help us continue our fun discussions!"
"Alright, great work today, everyone! I can't wait to read about all your futuristic toys!"
| Slide Number | Image | Slide Content |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | {Image: A classroom with students raising hands} | - Introduction to the topic Toys of the Future - Encourage students to share their favourite toys - Brainstorm ideas for futuristic toys |
| 2 | {Image: Students grouped together discussing} | - Formation of groups of 3 or 4 - Assign specific roles (designer, researcher, presenter) - Emphasise discussion and role-swapping |
| 3 | {Image: Students collaborating with papers and tablets} | - 15 minutes for brainstorming and researching - Consider materials, technology, and features of the toy - Encourage creativity and imagination |
| 4 | {Image: Students creating posters with art supplies} | - Time to create a poster or model of the toy - Include key features and how the toy works - 15 minutes to design as a team |
| 5 | {Image: A group presenting their toy to the class} | - Presentations of designs to the class - Explain features and uniqueness of each toy - Engage in class feedback and discussion |
| 6 | {Image: Students reflecting in a group discussion} | - Class discussion on the lesson's learnings - Share favourite parts of the activity - Homework: Write a paragraph about a favourite future toy |