Welcome to The Toy Inventors Club. We provide you with all of the educational materials to help inspire your students to think creatively.
Check out our Hidden Items film and order the downloadable materials for your classroom. We will even provide you with a Zoom or live visit.
We bring the Toy Inventors Club to you. Book your workshop for in-class or a virtual program.
We work tirelessly to ensure that our content is engaging and entertaining. Our goal is to inspire the next generation of innovative thinkers.
This educational workshop is so much fun that your students will want to do it again and again.
Quote from a student, "Ms. Marlene, are you coming back tomorrow?"
Join the Inventor of The Toy Museum, Marlene Hochman
for her special Toy Inventors Club Road Show
Ms. Marlene, as the students call her, has met and interviewed hundreds of toy inventors in her 25 years since she invented The Toy Museum of NY.
She is now available to share their toy inventor
"Secrets to Success" with your students.
This is an educational, inspirational and interactive program for all grades that is very exciting and fun. The program begins with a brief introduction of classic toys from long ago, new toys and basic principles for inventing toys. Lastly, each student will invent their own crafty toy to take home.
Supplies included.
Pre Visit Downloadable Challenge and Materials
50 Minute Live In Class Presentation
Up to 30 students per class, 3 individual classes minimum
$350-$450 per class, depending on location.
Includes supplies for each student
In-class, NYC & vicinity, includes Westchester & CT
Inquire about times and availability
Students learn what a prototype is and the invention process.
This is a STEAM project, aligned with the National Core Standards.
The importance of packaging is discussed and students will design their own packaging.
We are excited to be inspiring the next generation of inventors.
Supplies are provided to help everyone create their own "Bug-In-A-Bag From Outer Space" toy invention, which are all one of a kind and customized by each student.
Pricing a toy is an important aspect of the invention process. This will be discussed in the workshop too.
Have your students work individually or in groups.
These challenges are creative and enhance curriculum areas including science, the arts, and literacy. Download any of our challenges which include templates, a teacher curriculum guide, and more.
Note: One complementary challenge project is included as pre visit materials when teachers book a live or virtual presentation. An access code is provided in advance of the workshop.
Georgia Cyber Academy
Short for improvisation. Great for all ages. This workshop includes guided icebreakers and acting games. Students are shown the power of their individual creative ideas and how to work and collaborate with others, all while building their confidence and public speaking skills.
This not only offers guided focus for the most extroverted students, but often also makes space for even the most shy to find their unique voice!
45 minutes - 1 hour.
Up to 30 students.
Our Puppet Workshop is an
anti-bullying program designed for all ages. The puppet workshop includes: an interactive puppet show, identifying, addressing, then changing patterns of conflict, learning how our words and actions affect others.
After the show, each child has a chance to make their own
"Kindness and Adopt A Pet Puppet" to take home! Supplies included in the price. Students love this workshop!
45 minutes - 1 hour.
Up to 30 students.
45 Minute workshops are perfect for all ages including seniors. Our popular "A Walk Down Memory Lane" helps to reconnect older adults with their childhood. From Shirley Temple and Howdy Doody, this workshop will keep everyone singing and smiling.
45 minutes - 1 hour