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Home » Magnet Experiments » Car Track Magnet Game – FREE Printable

Car Track Magnet Game – FREE Printable

Modified: Feb 5, 2025 · Published: May 16, 2023 by Emma Vanstone · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

Magnets are a great tool to introduce young children to the wonders of science. There are lots of lovely, inexpensive chunky magnets available that can be used in lots of different creative ways.

Car track magnet game

This simple car track is a fun way to introduce young children to magnets. You can use my handy template or draw your own!

magnetic car track science activity for preschoolers

You’ll need

White cardboard

Pens or pencils

Magnet

Stainless steel paperclips

Instructions

Print the template or draw a track and a small car on a piece of card.

Place a paperclip over the car.

Use the magnet to move the car and paperclip around the track.

Car and track printable template
road track with small car images for a magnet activity for kids

Quick magnet recap

Magnets have two ends called poles, a north pole and a south pole. If you put two poles that are the same together, you can feel them pushing each other apart ( they repel each other ). Two different poles attract each other.

two magnet diagram showing like poles repelling and different poles attracting each other

Magnets attract some metals but NOT all metals.

Magnets attract iron, nickel and steel.

Materials that are attracted to a magnet are called magnetic materials.

Uses of magnets

Screwdrivers often have magnets on the end to help hold a screw in place.

Sorting recycling. The tins and cans made from steel are attracted to a giant magnet that separates them from aluminium products.

Magnets are used in compasses.

Speakers, TVs, computers and other electrical appliances often contain magnets.

Learn more about magnets and magnetism with my collection of magnet activities for kids!

Teach Beside Me has a great magnetic pendulum you might like, too!

Magnetic car track activity for kids

Scientific concepts

Magnets

Magnetism

Last Updated on February 5, 2025 by Emma Vanstone

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These activities are designed to be carried out by children working with a parent, guardian or other appropriate adult. The adult involved is fully responsible for ensuring that the activities are carried out safely.

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