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300 Creative Magna Tile Ideas

Looking for Magna Tile ideas for kids to build? Choose one of 320+ printable Magna Tile cards and build away! There are letters, numbers, geometric shapes, 2D/3D creative designs, animals, and seasonal ideas. The sad truth of parenthood is most toys eventually fall...

Draw the Missing Half: Landmarks

Use architectural landmarks to explain symmetry to children, then create simple symmetrical drawings with these printable draw-the-missing-half art prompts! Why is architectural symmetry so satisfying? One possible reason is that it reflects the human body, which has...

Homeschooling Tips & Tricks

Are you considering homeschooling? Read our best homeschooling tips and tricks along with our top homeschooling curriculum choices! Over the last few weeks, several friends have approached me with questions about homeschooling. With the uncertainty about school...

$Best Math Apps for Kids$

Best Math Apps for Kids

We have selected the best math apps for kids that make math learning engaging, creative, and fun! Believing that the quality of screen time is as important as quantity, I have been collecting educational apps for my children for several years. It is a pretty...

$Math Movement Dice$

Math Movement Dice

Math Movement Dice turn practising math into a game! Children can practise their addition and subtraction facts, work on their gross motor skills and have fun at the same time. With the free printable template, you can make the dice and play it too! Children learn...

Flower Symmetry: Draw the Missing Half Art Prompts

Use flower symmetry as a way to explain symmetry to children, then create beautiful symmetrical flower drawings with these printable draw-the-missing-half art prompts! Explaining the concept of symmetry doesn't have to be abstract and theoretical. A good start to the...

$Math in Nature Scavenger Hunt for Kids$

Math in Nature Scavenger Hunt for Kids

Math in Nature scavenger hunt for kids sends the players on an outdoor chase for nature treasures. While looking for items to check off their lists, the players learn interesting facts about nature, while practising basic math. In a scavenger hunt game, each player...

$Robot Math: Printable Game of Art & Geometric Shapes for Kids$

Robot Math: Printable Game of Art & Geometric Shapes for Kids

Robot Math is a printable game that challenges children to draw while working on simple geometry – shape drawing and recognition. Roll a die and see what kind of robot you will draw. My son loves to draw, but math isn't currently his strong suit. In order for him to...

$Monster Math: Printable Game of Art and Numbers for Kids$

Monster Math: Printable Game of Art and Numbers for Kids

Monster Math is a printable game that challenges children to draw while working on simple math - counting, number writing and recognition. Roll a die and see what kind of monster you will draw. My son loves to draw. He also enjoys building, crafting and even writing....

Board Games for Preschools

Board games for preschools make learning a part of everyday life! Do you wonder which are the best board games for preschoolers that adults would also like? Here is the list of our favourite games to play as a family with three- and four-year-olds. In our life before...

Magna Tiles Matching Game

Practice colour, shape and pattern recognition with this simple Magna Tile matching game you can make with magnetic building tiles! Don't you like it when kids invent their own educational games? It is a moment of perfect parental pride and satisfaction! The other...

Magnetic Tiles Number Challenge Cards

A great addition to a math corner for preschool and kindergarten, these printable cards encourage kids to make numbers from Magna-Tiles, Picasso Tiles, and other magnetic tiles. Also check: Magnetic Tiles Uppercase Alphabet, Magnetic Tiles Lowercase Alphabet, Magnetic...

Draw the Missing Half: Leaf Art Study

Challenge your kids to draw the missing half of a leaf. A fun autumn nature craft and an art study of a leaf! ALSO TRY: Draw the Missing Half: Flowers, Draw the Missing Half: Landmarks, Draw the Missing Half: Vehicles, Draw the Missing Half: Insects. The post contains...

Draw the Missing Half: Vehicles

Draw the missing half of a vehicle! These printable drawing prompts are good for introducing symmetry and basic geometric shapes to children. Also try: Draw the Missing Half: Flowers, Draw the Missing Half: Insects, Draw the Missing Half:...

Draw the Missing Half: Insects

Draw the missing half of an insect to make the picture complete! These drawing prompts are good for children learning the concept of symmetry and, of course, for all young insect enthusiasts. ALSO TRY: Draw the Missing Half: Flowers, Draw the Missing Half: Vehicles,...

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Thank you for such a wonderful product! My students LOVE using Magna-Tiles and now I am able to bring a new way to challenge their thinking while using them. I cannot wait to see what my students create now!

Sharon J.

(about "Magna-Tiles 2D Geometric Shapes")

This was a great finisher to our symmetry unit. Beautiful display for the hallway too! :)

Kaitlyn W.

(about "Draw the Missing Half: Flowers")

My students LOVE Magna-Tiles. I used this as one of the centers in introducing number of the week. It was an engaging activity that also challenged them. I also purchased the letter ones too.

Eun P.

(about "Magna-Tiles Number Cards")