Santa's Workshop / Recycled Toy Workshop
Recycled Toy Workshop
Children become toy makers, building cars, puppets and games from recycled materials in a busy festive workshop.
How to run it
- Set out clean recyclables, tape, glue and lids for wheels.
- Show a few simple toy ideas.
- Let children design and build their own toy.
- Test the toys and share them with friends.
You will need
- clean recyclables
- bottle tops
- cardboard tubes
- tape
- glue
- scissors
Make it easier or harderYounger children decorate a pre-made toy base, while older children add moving parts.
SafetyCheck recyclables for sharp edges, and bottle tops are a choking hazard.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 4, Outcome 2Children invent and build with reused materials and share their creations.
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