20 ways to play with Magnetic Tiles

One of the best open-ended toy, magnetic tiles are so versatile, it became a staple in every playroom! Here are 20 ways to play with magnetic tiles!

 

1.Explore Transparency and opacity

Grab your Magbrix set and play with them on the light table! Or better yet, go out on a sunny and see the clear sky! 

 

2. Mandalas

These reminds me of those parols you see in the Philippines during Christmas season. Oh the joy of having all the colours you want! 

 

3. Light table 

Explore colours with a light table! You can also DIY a light table with a transparent container (the bigger, the better!) and some fairy lights!

 

4. Refraction and reflection

Out on a sunny day? Grab your Magblox with out for an outdoor build and explore reflection and refraction.

 

5. Small World Play

Or just build your own small world outside! 

 

6. Rough and Smooth Surprise in a Bag!

Another great activity for your set of Magbrix and Magblox! You can place a mix of them in a bag for your child to explore or make two piles and catergorized them as rough and smooth.

 

7. Shades of colours!

With the pastel range, you can easily do this light and dark colours!

 

8. Symmetry 

Magblox and mirror! That's all you need. Need a hand? Download the Magblox symmetry sheets from their website. I'll link it here. 

 

9. Pretend play

Create a cradle for your dolls, a tower, a house, a garbage truck... anything!

 

10. Key holder

I saw this idea at my workplace. Too brilliant not to share!

 

11. Crayon holder

For the meticulous in me who loves sorting all crayons by colour. 

 

12. Exploring balance

Forgot to bring your deck of cards? Magblox will do! 

 

13. Combining them with other open-ended toys 

Think Lego, Duplo, and other brands! Even wooden toys too. 

 

14. Colour Sorting and Matching

Oh yes! Primary colours, primary and secondary colours, even pastel! 

 

15. Ball run

Everyone's favourite!

 

16. Coin drop

The ever popular coin drop! 

 

17. Garage

I remember tripping on one of Alex's cars and it wasn't fun! Haha! So, make a garage! You can even reintroduce colour matching if your cars work with this. 

18. Rainbow

The good old build-a-rainbow! 

 

19. Shadow Matching Template

Download Magblox's shadow matching template to match! 

 

20. Playdough stampers

Use Magbrix to create simple textures in playdough play. 

 

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