Magnet Exploration
2–5 years · 10–20 min · Indoor · Low energy
You'll need
- Magnets
- Various metal and non-metal items
- Baking sheet (optional)
Steps
- 1Give child magnets to explore
- 2Provide items to test
- 3Discover what sticks and what doesn't
- 4Sort into magnet/not magnet piles
Why this works
Scientific discovery builds curiosity and classification skills.
Try also
- –Magnet fishing with paper clips
- –Decorate fridge
- –Move magnets through paper
Use large magnets only. Small magnets are extremely dangerous if swallowed.