Toy-Making in School and Home (Classic Reprint)

Ruby Kathleen Polkinghorne

ISBN 10: 1330285077 / ISBN 13: 9781330285077

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book delves into the world of toy-making, exploring its potential as a rich educational tool for children. It champions hands-on learning and highlights the value of creating toys from simple, readily available materials such as paper, cardboard, and wood. Emerging during a time when traditional gender roles often limited women's engagement with tools and construction, the author challenges these norms by advocating for the inclusion of girls in woodworking and toy-making activities. The book emphasizes the numerous benefits of such engagement, including increased resourcefulness, problem-solving skills, and a sense of accomplishment. Through practical guidance and insightful observations, this book underscores the transformative power of toy-making in fostering creativity, patience, and a deeper understanding of the world around us. It reveals how the simple act of making toys can spark joy, ignite imagination, and empower children to become more confident and capable individuals. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

Seller Inventory # 9781330285077_0

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Toy-Making in School and Home (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1330285077
• ISBN 13: 9781330285077
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Hobbies and Craft

About this title

Synopsis

Build confidence with real, hands-on toys you can make at home or in class.

This practical guide teaches simple wooden and cardboard projects that develop skill, focus, and creativity in young makers.

Written to be approachable for home and school settings, it provides clear, step-by-step instructions for a variety of projects. From basic tools to finishing touches, the book emphasizes learning by doing, teamwork, and the satisfaction of finishing a tangible object you created yourself.

• Hands-on projects that use common materials like wood, cardboard, and paper.
• Projects designed to build planning, accuracy, and problem-solving through craft.
• Notes on using simple tools and managing work spaces safely and efficiently.
• A wide range of projects, including vehicles, furniture, and decorative scenes, with achievable variations.

Ideal for curious readers who want to learn by making, whether in a classroom or at home.