Erasmus + project "Play to learn, learn to play"

1. Romanian toys
Scoala Gimnaziala Decebal
ERASMUS + PROJECT
“PLAY TO LEARN, LEARN TO PLAY“
2018-1-LT01-KA229-047004

2. Traditional toy: the cuckoo
• The toy is a traditional one used as a whistle.
It is made of clay, ceramic or porcelain in the
shape of a bird. It is very fun to play with it
because it makes a sound like a cuckoo. In
order for the toy to work, it has to be filled in
with water. Depending on the amount of the
water, the toy will make different sounds
imitating the chirping of the birds. It can also
be used as a musical instrument for small
children.

4. Modern toy: Yoyo
• The toy is a modern one, not traditional. Even though
the toy is actually an old one, it became very popular in
Romania nowdays. It consists of an axle connected to
two disks, and a string looped around the axle. It has
some similarities to a slender spool. To use it, the
player inserts his finger through the circle formed at
the end of the thread. The player lets the two discs fall
straight so that they then run back on the thread.
When thrown (without letting go of the yarn) the yo-yo
rotates as much as the thread allows. What is
important is that the yo-yo climbs and descends as
many times as possible.