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Cup And Ball Toy 12cm

Original price was: £7.60.Current price is: £6.00.

Helping to Support Teaching and Learning

Historical Relevance: The cup and ball toy helps pupils explore the history of resources, offering a tangible connection to past playthings and enhancing their understanding of historical changes.
Engaging Activity: This simple yet entertaining cup and ball game captivates children’s attention, making it easier for them to engage with historical content and participate in classroom discussions.
Skill Development: Playing with the cup and ball resource promotes fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination, providing a practical benefit alongside its educational value.
Authentic Material: Made from wood, the cup and ball resource offers an authentic experience of historical artefacts, enriching pupils’ learning experiences with genuine materials.
Key Stage 1 History: Supports the Key Stage 1 history curriculum by helping pupils understand changes within living memory and how these changes impact national life.

Ideal for comparing historical resources over time.

The cup and ball game is a fun way to introduce historical resources. Can your pupils master it easily?

Help children understand the evolution of resources and societal shifts with the cup and ball toy. This traditional game, originating in France as ‘bilbocquet’, was popular among both adults and children in Europe. Made from wood, it offers a tactile and authentic experience of historical playthings, making it an excellent resource for history lessons focused on changes within living memory.

Use this toy in Key Stage 1 history to illustrate how toys have evolved over time. By comparing the cup and ball toy to modern resources, pupils can discern technological advancements and cultural differences. This hands-on activity supports the curriculum aim of understanding how changes affect national life.
Incorporate this toy into fun classroom activities that promote fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Create learning games where pupils compete to catch the ball in the cup the most times, fostering a sense of achievement and engagement while learning about historical artefacts.