Engineering Party Bags
The party bag is, of course, an optional extra – but if you are feeling flush here’s a few ideas to get you started…
* Mini Toy cars, trucks etc.
* Small train set bits
* Mini construction puzzles (like you get in crackers)
* Polystyrene glider kits (cheap, cheerful and appeal to all ages)
* Gel Handwarmers - These come in different shapes, some with more girl appeal – quite chemical engineering related.
* Packet of Twiglets - to practice little pig house building
* Packet of Liquorice Allsorts – as in there are ‘allsorts of engineering’ (Groan!)
* Rocket balloons/flying saucer balloons
* ‘Inventing’ pad and pencil
* A couple of bits of your favourite construction kit magnetic, brick like or whatever, especially if you can get unusual colours or shaped bits - might spur them on to ask for a whole kit for Christmas!
* Trading Cards – one card each – if you can track down a pack of aviation or other trading cards.
* Nature’s Engineering – if it’s the right time of year how about some sycamore seeds with their wings, or teasels to stick to woollies.
