The museum and store are closed Dec. 24, Dec. 25, Dec. 31, and Jan. 1.

wooden rings on a stick with a cord threaded through them

Ready, Set, Play!

Resource Type
Fun Activities
Grade Level:
K–2
Discipline:
Social Studies
Topic:
Games and Toys

Fun Activity

Students look at a toy from long ago and then play a game from the past.


Standards 

CA HSS: K.6
CA HSS: 1.4
CA HSS: 2.1


Activity and Resources

Activity: Ready, Set, Play! ActivitySpanish


Associated Education Resources


Teaching Tips for Different Learning Environments 

Whole Class In-Person Learning: Complete the activity, then have students bring in a toy or game to share with the class.

Whole Class Distance Learning: Complete the activity, then have students show a toy on the screen with the class OR video them playing a game.

Educational Programs at the Autry are sponsored by:

Dean and Laura Beresford · Molly and Neal Brockmeyer · Vince and Colleen Caballero · Capital Group · David F. Eisenberg · The Georgina-Fredrick Children's Foundation · Christy McAvoy · Marleen and Bruce Rognlien · Robert E. Ronus · Brenda and Gary Ruttenberg · The Steinmetz Foundation · Virginia F. Stevenson · Thelma Pearl Howard Foundation

Land Acknowledgment

The Autry Museum of the American West acknowledges the Gabrielino/Tongva peoples as the traditional land caretakers of Tovaangar (the Los Angeles basin and So. Channel Islands). We recognize that the Autry Museum and its campuses are located on the traditional lands of Gabrielino/Tongva peoples and we pay our respects to the Honuukvetam (Ancestors), ‘Ahiihirom (Elders) and ‘Eyoohiinkem (our relatives/relations) past, present and emerging.

The Autry Museum in Griffith Park

4700 Western Heritage Way

Los Angeles, CA 90027-1462
Located northeast of downtown, across from the Los Angeles Zoo.
Map and Directions

Free parking for Autry visitors.


MUSEUM AND STORE HOURS
Tuesday–Friday 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Saturday–Sunday 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

DINING
Food Trucks are available on select days, contact us for details at 323.495.4252.
The cafe is temporarily closed until further notice.