#Magnetic tiles full#
Once I got over my shock of seeing the magnetic tiles in the sandbox, I realized that the full plastic coating on them actually make them well suited for a variety of play surfaces and ideas. They’ve used the magnetic tiles to build 3-D on the fridge…īoth on their own as well as with our DIY painted magnet sticks and round magnets.Īnd for pretend play on the fridge… 3. The kids have been using the magnetic tiles on the fridge ever since one of you lovely readers suggested it (Thank you!) and I in turn brought up the possibility with them. They are meant to be used, loved, and learned from. My only concern with using the magnetic tiles in the sandbox would be that the sand might scratch the surface of the tiles a little bit, but I got over that quickly enough. The girls were also hiding the magnetic shapes under the sand for the other to find. And the sand can be used in the construction as well-think castle on top of a hill… The sand helps stabilize whatever the kids happen to be building. The plastic outer coating is smooth and complete.Īnd the magnetic tiles actually work quite well in the sandbox. But upon finding them in the sandbox, I examined the tiles more closely and realized that there is no way sand can get inside them. I wouldn’t have thought to use them there and might not have allowed it if I were asked for permission. Yesterday, I was surprised to come home from a trip to find the magnetic tiles in use in the sandbox. 3 Unique Ways to Use Magnetic Tiles for Kids Today I wanted to share some interesting new things my kids have been doing with the magnetic tiles. Last time I wrote about them, I shared 7 ways my kids use magnetic tiles (many of them on the DIY light table). (And according to many of you, the magnetic tiles get consistent use many years (and kids) later. I am about to order a second set and have to restrain myself from adding a third to my shopping cart. If a friend came to me and asked for a toy recommendation for their kids right now, I’d say buy a set of magnetic tiles. Who would’ve guessed?! The kids do everything from swing and read books in it to hang upside down and practice flips and other gymnastics-type moves.) But back to the magnetic shapes for now… (If we were talking outside the house, it would have to be the hammock which is not a kids’ toy at all, but gets more use than anything else outdoors. We have had so much fun with the magnetic tiles for kids that joined our family 6 months ago. As construction toys for kids go, they are absolutely wonderful! My kids and their friends have played more (and longer) with the magnetic shapes than with any other toy in the house, hands down. They are open-ended and can be used in so many different ways! Magnetic tiles are one of the most consistently used toy in our house. Three unique ways to use magnetic tiles for kids – on the fridge, in water, and in the sandbox.
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