![]() ![]() Whether building a 2D layout on a tabletop (or refrigerator), or a 3D structure, challenge your little one (or yourself) to use the same shapes and colors on both sides of your structure. The refrigerator is a great place to practice symmetry with Magna Tiles The magnets will stick to the pan for added stability, and make a sturdier structure than simply building on a table or floor. Try this tip: Using a cookie sheet or bake pan as a build plate will provide a stronger foundation for your structures. It’s a great way to get the kids thinking spacially with an environment they’re familiar with. We like to stand the tiles on end and try to build the floor plan of our house. Other times, go for more function, or try to mimic your own house or a building you know. Sometimes it’s fun to build the tallest tower possible with the pieces available. Our kids love building, and that’s what magnet tiles are designed for. Teach Architecture and Engineering with Magnetic Tiles Teach Your Kid(s) About Magnetism using Magnetic Tilesīeing that the main feature of magnetic tiles is that they snap together using magnets, it’s a no-brainer to use them to teach some basic concepts about magnetism. ![]() It’s easy to add on to your collection over time (and buy sets when you can catch them on sale.) New sets can spark additional interest and add some inspiration to a favorite toy. The great thing about these sets is that you can mix and match brands and most set will work well together. That said, we have no regrets going with a 120 piece set off the bat, and have added several additional sets. You’ll get enough pieces to be creative and build without breaking the bank. We’d recommend getting a medium sized set with 60 pieces or so to see if your kid likes to play with these before going overboard. Some of the sets are huge, but may be the only one you’d need to buy. With any construction set toy, the more pieces you have available, the bigger and more complex structures you can build. This set from Discovery Kids has a similar style to Magformers: How many magnetic tiles do children need?Įven the most basic sets will allow building some simple structures or designs, but there’s only so far you can go with a small number of pieces. That said, they can be combined with other sets for some interesting effects. They lend themselves more to building complex structures. They’re and bit smaller, not translucent, and have holes in the shapes. Magformers are another style of magnetic tile blocks. Our little guy loved the wheeled carts in his MagBlock set, and went over the moon for Glow In the Dark Magna Tiles. The main difference between various makes is the variety of shapes and colors that come with each set. ![]()
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