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Explore the slide show of objects from the past. Look at the images, read the descriptions and discuss.

Tricycle

A rusty blue metal tricycle with white seat and red hand grip

This rusty blue tricycle is made of metal. It has a white seat, red pedals and a red handlebar grip. You stand on the flat pieces at the back if you are being doubled.

Old teddy bear

An old teddy bear with orange fur, brown glass eyes, four paws and a yellow ribbon

This soft and cuddly old teddy bear has orange fur, brown glass eyes and four paws. It has a yellow ribbon around its neck.

Spinning top

An old flat wooden spinning top with a red spiral painted around it and a small dowel in the middle

The old wooden spinning top has a red spiral painted on it. To spin the top you flick the small handle.

Rocking horse

An old spotted rusty rocking horse made of metal with a blue blanket and a red saddle.

This old spotted rusty rocking horse is made of metal. He has a blue blanket and a red saddle on his back and stands on two bars that rock backwards and forwards.

Teacher questions

Teachers could ask the following questions during this activity.