IAP Toy Studio schedule
monday January 9, 2006: learning toys (manipulatives) presentations: * kindergarten gifts (the arts) * montessori (the sciences) * building toys * naef toys ? toy story
readings: none - first day
tuesday January 10, 2006: the machine the machine aesthetic and toys teach some mechanism design toys come to life
presentations: * cabaret mechanical movement * calder video (cork + wire exercise) * blade runner • bubo the owl
readings: pontus hulten intro, (robert mccarter intro), automata book bring in: wine bottle corks (as many as you can find)
weds January 11, 2006: field trip to MOS, and Toys R Us
exploratorium exhibits documented here exploratorium and toys? science learning
readings: montessori materials Montessori Method (theory) and a brief presentation Dennis Oppenheim, Alice aycock, look at at least 10 exploratorium "snacks" here
thurs January 12, 2006: (electronic) toys for tots toys for toddlers play with crickets
present: *tui / DM talk
friday January 13, 2006: toys and culture
presentation: colors magazine trash mirror here
readings: "The Blockbuster Toy: How to Invent the Next Big Thing" (Gene Del Vecchio) and "Designing for Children" (Catherine Fishel) bring in: favorite trash and aluminum cans |