www.historychannel.com
A basic site but it has a simple timeline and some information on inventors.

www.yesterdayland.com/popopedia/shows/categories/toys
A more in-depth timeline of popular toys.

www.1northpole.com/ToyShop/ToyStory.html
A good site for an online quiz.

www.drtoy.com/drtoy/toyhistory.htm
A very in-depth timeline. May be good for the teacher. A pupil will need adult help to go on this site.

www.history-of-toys.freeola.com/HISTORY/HISTORY_FRAME.htm
An excellent site. You can choose certain toys to research.