The Power of Toymaking
How Simple Activities Create Profound Learning Moments

On-Demand Webinar

07:03

Spinning Toy

Mister Toymaker Rick Hartman whirls science, history and hilarity in a toymaking adventure aimed at kids ages 5-12 and their adult assistants. Key topics include MATERIALS AND THEIR USES, PROPERTIES, CRITERIA, ENGINEERING DESIGN, INVENTION, RESOURCEFULNESS, MOTION and FUN!

05:22

Wrestling Toy

Build a mini wrestling toy with Mister Toymaker Rick Hartman and learn about the Engineering Design Process, Patents and Inventions! Key themes includes DESIGN, ENGINEERING, INVENTION, READING, WRITING, PATENTS, CREATIVITY and FUN! Recommended for kids ages 5-12 and their adult assistants.

07:01

Noisy Toy

Travel "around the whirl" with Mister Toymaker as he demonstrates the wonders of the ancient Bull Roarer in a project that weaves together history, poetry, science, geography, and lots and lots of NOISE! Key learning connections include VIBRATION, OPTICAL ILLUSIONS, WORLD CULTURES, GEOGRAPHY, POETRY, MEASUREMENT and FUN.

Bonus Resources:
Easy & Fun Toy-Building Learning Activities!

Download Activity Plan

FREE Toy-Making Supplies for Your Classroom!*

We’re giving away FREE class sets of toymaking supplies to K-5 teachers!

You'll receive:

30 buttons, 30 paper straws, 30 pre-drilled tongue depressors, 30 rubber bands, 30 strings...

Everything needed to build all three toys listed above with your students!

It's easy, it's educational, and it's fun—just watch the videos, build the toys, and experience the wonder!

Your students will LOVE all the toys they build—and you'll love all the learning!

*While supplies last. Offer limited to US schools.

Where Education Meets Imagination:

In-School Toy-Building Adventures for All Students!

If you’re looking for an easy way to bring curriculum-connected fun to your school without leaving the building, explore School of Toy’s on-demand workshops.

During each 90-minute workshop, “Mister Toymaker” will guide your students toward new learning through humor, storytelling, and hands-on toy-making using everyday materials.

Preview the workshops or schedule a personalized demo to learn more!

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“You make it easy to deliver fun, engaging, and Common Core-aligned curriculum. Thanks for making science fun and accessible. You impress with your knowledge, showmanship and energetic and organized instructional skills.”

~ Kate Lepp, 3rd Grade Teacher

The Power of Toymaking How Simple Activities Create Profound Learning Moments