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Build these fascinating DIY toys using items from around the house! In this entertaining series, Rick demonstrates how even simple toys can unlock learning, laughter and fun!
Amaze your family and friends with this classic DIY puzzle toy made with a block of wood and seven nails. The challenge seems simple, but the solution is anything but… and in the process of solving it students will come to appreciate the concepts of balanced and unbalanced forces, stability, and the importance of never giving up! Recommended for kids ages 5-12 and their adult assistants.
Join Rick as he transforms an empty cereal box into a high-energy jumping machine. Key themes include stored or potential energy, metric measurement, motion and recycling. Recommended for kids ages 5-12 and their adult assistants.
Build a mini wrestling toy 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.
Rick whirls science, history and hilarity in another 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!
Travel “around the whirl” with Rick as he demonstrates the wonders of the ancient Bullroarer in a project combining history, poetry, science, geography, and lots and lots of NOISE! Key learning connections include vibration, optical illusions, world cultures, geography, poetry, measurement and FUN.
Step into a world buzzing with educational excitement that celebrates learning, inspires imaginations, and brings joy to the builders and thinkers of tomorrow!
School of Toy’s mission is to nurture a love of learning through joyful toy-building adventures. We strive to inspire the next generation of thinkers and dreamers with programs that engage, enrich, and entertain.
We promise to deliver meaningful and memorable experiences that promote learning, celebrate creativity, and bring delight to children, educators, and families alike.
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