Here at Essentials for Education we are always on the lookout for toys that stimulate a child’s mind. We know and understand there are many construction toys being used to help develop fine motor skills; however we wanted to find the best magnetic toys for kids building.
SmartMax is a magnetic construction toy that can help develop hand-eye coordination, playing together, logical thinking, counting, colour recognition, imaginative skills, creativity as well as forming 2D and 3D shapes.
Great Design to Play Safe
Using magnetic construction toys for toddlers building makes perfect sense as the chunky magnetic pieces are big enough to be toddler safe, eliminating any risk of choking, which obviously is important for magnetic toys for toddler building. Each SmartMax part is also glued and ultrasonically welded for the final assembly, making it impossible for toddlers to tear them apart. In addition, SmartMax is made from high quality materials, so the parts are very strong.
Magnets have a magnetic north and south pole. There is a colour method to help whilst learning using these magnetic construction toys for children. The cool and colder shades such as green, blue, purple and white have their north poles directed outwards. The warmer shades red, orange, yellow and pink have their south poles directing outwards. Therefore, the cool colours connect with the warm colours, as different poles attract. If the poles are the same, i.e., two warm colours are put together, the pieces will push away from one another as the magnets repel. This is fascinating for children, and a fun, colourful, and hands-on way for them to learn about the principles of magnetism. Children can be encouraged to discuss what they are experiencing when they play with the SmartMax to introduce new language and vocabulary.
Magnetic building toys for kids are a fun way of learning. Each assorted pack of SmartMax pieces also contains SmartMax balls. These magnetic balls are attracted by all bars, regardless of their colour. Some magnetic pieces are larger than others. The magnets of the longer pieces are stronger than those of the shorter bars. Therefore the long bars are able to lift more weight and make a stronger connection.
Exciting Way to Engage Children
Magnets are exciting for children and we feel SmartMax are one of those magical toys that can really engage a child. Magnetic toys for kids building are more than a basic toy. Magnets can develop so many vital life skills such as language & communication skills, coordination skills, critical thinking skills, maths, being creative and much more.
A nice way of storing these magnets for children is in an open easy to access basket or tub. Children then can see for themselves what’s available and this allows them to make choices. Allowing children the freedom to make choices at such an early age will hopefully increase confidence and help them make decisions in the future.
Magnets are intriguing but are also easy to master giving a child the confidence to develop at a faster pace. Teachers and parents love magnets as it’s such a hands on approach to learning, so the SmartMax range is ideal for your nursery, preschool or primary school.
