Help your kids explore the amazing properties of magnets! Check out these 9 DIY hacks and crafts using using magnets and materials you can find at home. Learn to make some awesome magnetic slime or your own maze to challenge friends and family.

Safety warning: Magnets can be particularly dangerous when swallowed.

Make a DIY refrigerator magnet

How cool would it be to personalise your refrigerator with a fun and easy to do solution? This activity shows you how to make a DIY refrigerator magnet. Spark your creativity and figure out what everyday item you want to transform into a magnet. Try now.

HACK: Always losing your stationery? If so, grab an empty tin, and attach a magnet to it. This is such a unique way to store pens and pencils, all at the convenience of finding them on your refrigerator.

Magnet Discovery Bottles

Create an exciting magnetic themed discovery bottle which incorporates magnetic and non-magnetic items. Tip it side to side and watch as things stick together and pieces move. All you need for this sensory play are an empty plastic bottle, paperclips, and metal pieces that will follow the magnet. Who knew learning about magnetic fields could be so much fun?Try now.

Magnetic painting

For this nifty activity, you will need to put a piece of paper at the bottom of a shoebox. Then place a few drops of paint on the paper and place a paper clip on the paper. If you hold the magnet under the shoebox and move it around, the paperclip will be pulled in different directions, spreading the paint as it goes. This fun magnetic DIY craft can help you create various designs and patterns, with no brush required. How cool is that? Try now.

Magnetic mazes

Create a maze and have the kids solve it by moving their magnet along the maze. You can also try creating your own designs and challenge your friends. Try now.

Magnetic fishing game

Have fun playing this popular DIY fishing game involving magnets. For the fishing pond, you’ll need a collection of colourful construction paper “fish” with paperclips attached, and a baking pan. For the fishing rod, simply tie a magnet to a ruler or wooden skewer using a piece of string. Have fun with different colours and see how lucky you can get wit some fishing fun. Try now.

Build your own magnetic robot

Raid your recycling bin for a creative activity that turns tin cans into works of art. Simply glue magnets to random objects like bottle caps, googly eyes, cardboard cutouts and more, and let wee ones use their imagination to turn a boring tin can into the perfect robot pal or an eye-catching sculpture.
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Magnetic craft stick

We love activities that allow for open-ended play and this set of DIY magnetic craft sticks is just that. Have little ones paint wooden craft sticks in various hues and then attach magnets to each end. Paired with a magnetic surface like a whiteboard or cookie sheet, the sticks can be used to create shapes and pictures, as well as strengthening skills like number and colour recognition. Try now.

Magnetic slime

This is probably the most “attractive” and coolest slime you will ever make. It is super stretchy and when you hold a magnet near the slime, it oozes toward it. Try now.

Magnetic makeup organizer

This cool hack is a great way to organise your makeup. You’ll never lose your favourite eyeshadow ever again. Plus this will help you get ready in the morning much faster. Try now.

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