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How are toys invented?

From Mystery Doug

How are toys invented?
7 minK1st2nd3rd4th5thScienceSocial Studies
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Summary

Mystery Doug takes on a real kid's question -- "How are toys invented?" -- and follows the clues. Toys are designed by people who imagine a fun idea, sketch and test it, then build and improve it until kids love it. A quick five-minute watch to spark curiosity and kick off a conversation.

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Discussion

Doug investigates a question kids really asked: "How are toys invented?"

  1. What was Doug's answer to today's question, in your own words?
  2. What surprised you most about toy, or what did you already know?
  3. What's one thing this makes you want to find out more about?

Quick work-a-long

Words to know: toy, design, invent.

Try it: Explain the answer to "How are toys invented?" to someone at home using these three words, then write down one new question it made you wonder.