A Toddler, A Box, and A Magnet

Yesterday, I shared A Hidden Maze over at A Mom With A Lesson Plan.

While Aiden and I were enjoying and creating different variations of that science activity, we came across something a little simpler that held his attention for a really long time.  It was time for bed and he still wanted to play.  When he awoke the next morning and saw the materials, he started playing again.

We used a clear plastic storage box, a magnet, and some washers and paper clips.

{We also tried it with an empty shoe box, but Aiden much preferred to see what was happening inside the box.}

*Small part alert – be sure to provide close supervision when dealing with little ones and small parts like magnets, washers, and paper clips.

Aiden connected the magnet to the washers and paper clips through the plastic box.

He pulled them around the box.

He watched the washers and paper clips fall when the connections was lost.

Aiden would search the box to find them again.

Simple little experience with magnetism, making observations, exploring, discovering, building knowledge, and having fun!

Have your little ones experienced the wonder of magnets yet?

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