In recent months I was asked about magnetic tiles and how they could be used in play at home. I shared a few of the ways we have used them and was then asked if I could share these ideas and more in greater detail because they had not realised the extent of how they could be used. From this, came a masterclass for the Project PLAY Club members and then this blog so that other Mums in the celebratePLAY community could also learn about them too. I hope you enjoy this read. Erin xx
Magnetic tiles are a popular toy for preschoolers, and for good reason. They are open-ended and versatile, meaning that they can be used in a variety of ways to promote learning and development.Here are some examples of how magnetic tiles can be used in the home with preschoolers:Building and construction: Magnetic tiles are perfect for building towers, houses, ball runs and other structures. This activity helps children develop their fine motor skills, spatial reasoning, and creativity.
Mathematics: Magnetic tiles can be used to teach children about basic math concepts, such as counting, sorting, and patterning. For example, you can have your child count the number of tiles in a tower, or sort the tiles by color or shape. The recent launch of the Shapes Expansion set also lends itself to learning about fractions well.
Social + emotional development: Magnetic tiles can be used to promote social and emotional development in preschoolers. When children play with magnetic tiles together, they learn how to cooperate, share, and take turns. They also learn how to express their creativity and imagination.
Literacy: Magnetic tiles can be used to support literacy development in preschoolers. For example, you can have your child use magnetic tiles to spell their name, write words/sentences and clues on them with a whiteboard/liquid chalk marker or to create pictures that represent words.
Cognitive development: Magnetic tiles can be used to promote cognitive development in preschoolers. When children play with magnetic tiles, they learn how to solve problems, think critically, and make decisions.
Creativity: Magnetic tiles can be used to show creativity. When children play with magnetic tiles, they can show the creative ways magnetic tiles can be used in.
Magnetic tiles are a great way to promote learning and development in preschoolers. They are a versatile toy that can be used in a variety of ways, and they are sure to provide your child with hours of entertainment.If you are planning on purchasing a set of magnetic tiles, I encourage you to use my affiliate link. I am a member of the Connetix Play Legend team, and I receive gifted and discounted products from the brand. By using my affiliate link, you will be supporting my work and helping me to continue to provide you with high-quality content.**Disclaimer:** I am a member of the Connetix Play Legend team, and I receive gifted and discounted products from the brand. All opinions expressed in this blog post are my own.
