This is one of a set of resources developed to support the teaching of the primary national curriculum. They are designed to support the delivery of key topics within science and design and technology. This resource focuses on developing understanding of magnetic materials by producing a maze game. In this hands-on experiment, you will unravel the intricate relationship between electric currents and magnetic fields, witnessing the transformative power of electromagnetism. Kids need to navigate the maze to move the coloured balls through it. This activity has multiple educational benefits Firstly, it promotes recognition of colour, shape, and animals. Children exercise their fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination while playing with this exciting magnetic maze.

By the end of this exercise students will have an understanding of what makes a material magnetic, they will be able to give examples of magnetic and non-magnetic materials and they will be able to make a maze game using a bottle and a magnet. The activity sheet includes teacher notes, guidance, useful web links, and links (where appropriate) to the national curriculum in each of the four devolved UK nations; England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. By incorporating magnets into your artistic process, you will witness the enchanting interactions between magnetic fields and paint, resulting in unique and dynamic compositions.The word ‘magnet’ comes from part of Ancient Greece called Magnesia, where a magnetic iron ore was mined. If an element, such as iron, has unpaired electrons that spin in the same direction, they have no opposing magnetic fields to cancel their own magnetic fields and they create the invisible force called magnetism. Innovative Multiple Difficulty Levels: Toys with multiple difficulty levels never lose their value. Simple gameplay involves guiding the beads through the maze with the magnetic wand. Advanced gameplay features more complex and challenging maze routes. The magnetic wand must navigate accurately through obstacles, helping children develop hand-eye coordination and problem-solving skills.

Sensory benefits - Children can develop their sense of hand-eye coordination. It makes a great toy to encourage independent play and to build confidence with problem solving processes. This maze will stimulate your child’s senses and allow them opportunity for imaginative play.Educational Wooden Activity Board: This magnetic maze Montessori toy is perfect for children aged 3 and above. It offers a hands-on, screen-free gaming experience. By using the included magnetic wand, children can slide on the acrylic surface to complete color and number-matching games. Note: Keeping the wand vertical enhances usability. By using magnetic materials and drawing tools, you will witness the captivating interactions between magnets and metallic particles, resulting in vibrant and dynamic doodles. This activity could be completed as individuals or in small groups depending on the equipment that is available. After they completed both mazes a few times ,they each grabbed a wand and wandered through the house in search of magnetic objects. It turned out each wand had a different polarity, so they repelled each other, these discoveries lead to some good conversations about what a magnet is, what items are magnetic and what polarity is. The Science Behind Magnetic “Magic” Hours of fun – this maze is designed to keep little hands busy! It features a magnetic wheel which the user has to navigate carefully to move the balls through it. This precise movement will build nimble fingers.