Design an Infant Toy Project

My students LOVE this hands-on project! It gives them the opportunity to use their knowledge on infants to create an age-appropriate toy!

This project takes my high school students three days to complete -- we have 70 minutes class periods. Instead of presenting their toys, my students participate in a gallery walk where they walk around to interact each toy.

What's Included?

1. Group Sign-Up Sheet

• This will help you keep track of who is in which group!

2. Rubric

• The rubric includes step-by-step directions, along with instructions of when to check in with their teacher. It includes expectations on:
• 3D model
• Specification sheet
• Advertisement poster
• Work time

3. Specification Sheet

• Basic description
• How their toy helps with a baby's development
• Safety
• Dimensions

4. 3D Model Student Examples

Materials

Since students will be creating a prototype of their infant toy, you will need to supply some materials to make this happen. You can supply whatever you would like, but here is what I typically provide:

• cardboard boxes
• paint
• colored duct tape
• glue (hot glue works best)
• construction paper

If I'm feeling fancy, I provide:

• googly eyes
• yarn
• pipe cleaners

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