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    Home » Early Years Science » Mini Magnet Maze

    Mini Magnet Maze

    May 16, 2020 By Emma Vanstone 18 Comments

    We have a little magnet kit that we play with frequently, it’s great fun and the children are always so surprised that they can actually feel the force pushing the cars apart.

    To explain magnetism further we made a magnet maze.

    First we had a play to see which type of objects a big magnet stuck to, once we’d decided metals were the key, we made some predictions about other objects and then tested them. You could even draw a table to make this activity a bit more formal.

    Remember – not all metals are attracted to magnets, but iron and steel ( steel is mostly iron ) are.

    Space themed magnet maze - easy magnet experiment for kids #scienceforkids #magnetexperiments

    Mini Magnet Maze

    You’ll need:

    • Thick cardboard or a paper plate
    • A magnet wand
    • Metal paperclip
    • Cardboard
    • Pens

    How to make a mini magnet maze

    • Draw a maze on the cardboard or paper plate
    • Draw a cardboard bug or any shape you like.
    Fun butterfly magnet maze for kids :)
    • Place a paperclip over the bug.
    • Place the paperclip at the start of your maze and the magnet underneath the cardboard.
    • As you move the magnet, the bug should move too.
    magnet maze

    You can make your maze as easy or as complex as you like and as big or small as you want.

    Magnets for Kids

    Magnets attract some objects but not others and can be different strengths.

    Magnets have two poles, we call one the north pole and one the south. Depending on which poles you place together they can either attract each other or repel. Opposite poles attract.

    More Magnet Size Experiments for Kids

    Defy gravity with magnets with this cool trick.

    Make a LEGO magnet maze.

    We also love these magnet powered cars!

    Easy magnet experiment for kids. Make a magnet maze to learn about magnetism #scienceforkids #magnetexperiments


    Last Updated on May 16, 2020 by Emma Vanstone

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    Comments

    1. Trisha @ Inspiration Laboratories

      August 16, 2013 at 4:17 pm

      This is great! The possibilities are endless for how you could personalize this.

      Reply
      • ScienceSparks

        August 20, 2013 at 8:03 pm

        Thanks Trisha x

        Reply
    2. Mammasaurus

      August 17, 2013 at 9:53 pm

      Ooo this is another neat idea! Kitty would like this one I’m sure 🙂

      Reply
      • ScienceSparks

        August 20, 2013 at 8:10 pm

        Cheers Annie. x

        Reply
    3. Gemma Mills / Chamberlain (MyMillsBaby)

      August 19, 2013 at 11:23 am

      Seriously cool – this one is really easy. I tried this yesterday with Dexter and he couldn’t figue out how it was happening. Great little magic trick for the really weeney ones.

      Reply
    4. Laura M

      August 20, 2013 at 7:33 pm

      This is SO cool! I agree with Trisha, the possibilities are endless!

      Reply
    5. Cat (Yellow Days)

      August 26, 2013 at 1:13 pm

      This is such a fun idea for introducing the idea of magnetism working through an object. I’ve made it one of my featured picks on this weeks Parenting Pin-it Party.

      Reply
    6. [email protected] Measured Mom

      August 31, 2013 at 1:27 am

      Such a fun idea! Thanks so much for sharing at the After School linky.

      Reply
      • ScienceSparks

        August 31, 2013 at 6:30 pm

        Thanks. x

        Reply
    7. Deceptively Educational

      September 02, 2013 at 3:29 am

      Great activity! This is SUCH a fun way to incorporate play into a lesson on magnetism. I’m featuring this tomorrow on my blog at the After School Linky Party. Stop by to check it out and keep sharing!

      Reply

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