Valentine's Day: Child Artwork Magnetic Message
Use your magnets to make messages or create shapes. This would be a fun handmade gift for hanging up notes, lists etc. on a fridge or board.
you'll need Materials
- Self adhesive magnetic sheets
- Scissors
- Child’s artwork (Be sure to ask them before using the artwork for this purpose or have them make something specifically for this activity.)
- Ruler and pencil
Directions
- Remove the sticky back from your magnet sheet and place your artwork on top. (With the blank side sticking to the magnet sheet.)
- Flip it over (drawing on the magnetic side lightly with your pencil) and make a grid with your ruler and pencil. The easiest way to do this is to make the rows and columns the width of your ruler.
- Cut along your lines to make squares.
- Arrange your squares on your fridge, whiteboard, cookie sheet or any metal surface to make letters or shapes.
- OR put it in a small box, tie on a ribbon and give it to a friend!
Purpose
- Re-imagining items
- Beginning to understand that magnets are attracted to metal surfaces
Safety Notes
- Magnets can be dangerous if consumed, therefore this is not an activity recommended for children 0-3 or those that tend to put things into their mouths. Use with direct adult supervision and be sure to seek immediate medical attention if consumption occurs.
- Use scissors with care and adult supervision.
