Connecting Magnetic Blocks And Magnetic ObjectsMath*Geometry and Spatial SenseLearning Goals: Teacher Initiated, Child Directed Play, Creativity, Abstract ThinkingImplementation Provide students with metal cookie cutters and magnetic blocks. Encourage students to observe how they interact together. Suggested Resources Metal Cookie Cutters Magnetic Blocks or Magnets Why is this collaborative play? The educator initiated children's interest in magnetic blocks and cookie cutters by showing how they connect to one another. Students can choose to observe the relationship between the magnetic blocks and cookie cutter. Students can determine how to use each material to build a structure, or explore the magnetic connections. Educator can participate by acknowledging and extending student thoughts, structures, and ideas.
