Video Tutorials: Be A Creative Toymaker
Free | Ages 4 and up
Did you know that many children who grew up in the 1950s to 1960s would use everyday materials they found around their kampong to invent and make their own toys and games?
For example, a slingshot could be created from fallen tree branches and discarded car tyres. You too can get creative with a little inspiration from our video tutorials!
Parachute Soldier Toy
A fun and easy toy which many of us learnt to make during primary school Science lessons. Try out different materials for your parachute and “soldier”! Does a heavier soldier fall faster than a lighter one?
Hoop Throwing Game
Test your dexterity with this game, featuring birds from our William Farquhar Collection of Natural History Drawings! Have you seen any of these birds in Singapore before? You can also design your own birds for this game if you prefer!
Download the printable version here
Rocking Horse
This craft activity is inspired by a horse-shaped baby rocking-chair on display in our Growing Up gallery, which was commonly found in households in the 1960s. You might not be able to sit on this one, but perhaps one of your other toys can?
Download the printable version here
Bola Tin
The ball game of choice before bowling alleys existed. The aim of the game is not simply to knock down all the tins, but also to rebuild the pyramid of tins as quickly as possible, depending on which team you’re on!