Recently, we've been having a lot of fun taking our magnetic tile game to a whole new level. Here are three different ways we've used our Connetix Tiles that the kids enjoyed.
Table Frame
@mamapapabubba gave me the idea to build with a table as a framework. I removed the insert from our Edx Education water and sand table and let the kids experiment with tiling it.
The task of determining which tiles to use on the various parts of structure appealed to this group of kids. They put the Connetix Tile magnets to the test, and they passed with flying colours!
Another advantage of using a table frame was that they could get inside of it! This sparked a lot of imaginative play, and at one point, baby sis was piloting the spaceship while big bro worked on the engine.
Oven Sheet
So this one isn't quite as impressive, but the great thing about building on an oven sheet is that you can take it with you! I enjoy setting up reading and numeracy activities on an oven sheet in our porch for Big Bro; it's such a fun way to learn.
We recently completed a simple sight word assignment in which he had to read, build, and write the sight word.
For him, using magnetic tiles made it so much more fun! He enjoyed writing on the tiles and oven sheet with our Wonder Stix and then wiping them clean with a baby wipe.
Railings
Baby sis had a blast using our Connetix Tiles to decorate the rails on our outside staircase. It was such a thrill for her to be able to construct on a unique vertical surface, and the fact that it was outside added to the excitement! All of the details can be found in this separate blog.
She experimented with various tile shapes and locations with great attention. She was fascinated by how they managed to stay awake.
Her favourite part of the room was the window tiles, where we spent hours playing peek-a-boo and pretending to be an ice cream shop.
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