My kids never tire of playing with magnets. Magnets are magic to really young kids but they don't lose their appeal for older kids either. Even my 8 year old likes to explore the push and pull power of strong magnets. I've rounded-up a few of our past magnet activities and found additional ideas for play from other bloggers to share with you.
Remember: Magnets are hazardous if swallowed. Do not give magnets to children who still put things in their mouths! If your child ingests a magnet seek medical help immediately. Use caution and always supervise kids exploring with magnets. Keep magnets away your electronic equipment. {This post uses affiliate links.}
The boys adore using a telescopic magnetic wand
to pick things up. Scatter hardware like nuts and bolts on the floor had have the kids "clean up."
Make a magnet busy jar for quiet time or on-the-go entertainment.
Construct a building block set using magnets on cans and bottle caps.
Create poetry on the wall with a Really Big Words magnetic poetry kit
.
Build an obstacle course for toy cars using baking sheets and magnetic Tegu blocks
.
Combine science with art and paint with magnets.
A few of my favorite ideas from around the web:
- Pretend play mining activity from No Time For Flash Cards.
- Magnetic craft sticks from Teach Preschool.
- DIY magnetic fishing game from One Perfect Day.
Do your kids explore with magnets? What are some of their favorite activities?
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