Attractive Fun with Magnets

This friday in summer speech we used using all things magnetic. They are amazingly great reinforcers for our young students. I was inspired after reading about a magnet unit from Faith Wheeler’s blog.  Here are some ways to use magnetic things to attract fun!

                                    

Wooly Willy: The original came out in the 1950s but this toy has staying power. It is filled with metal shavings so a child can make hair, a mustache or any kind of silly face they want. It is also a great for giving directions and or following directions. Such as “First give him a mustache then cover up his nose.” Or “Before you put his right eye brow on color in some hair.”

Classic Fishing: They make many versions of the classic fishing game. It can be done with cards and paperclips or with actual fish with magnetic mouths. In any case it makes for a great reinforce or a great game to incorporate into therapy.

Cookie trays: Go to the dollar store and get a few. They are great for creating a story scene for students as they retell a story or as a reinforcement tool for small kids. They also pack well when I travel around our school building.

Magz Construction Sets: These are fun for both sensory and for students to build with as they work. Today in practice when my students would say a target sound they would also get to add a piece to their creations. Some of my artsy students made jewelry while others built shapes or buildings. Hours of fun, and you can get yours here!

Magnetic Art: With a roll of magnetic tape and some glue, you can turn just about anything into a magnet including these glass stones.

 Sticky Scrabble: Take Scrabble pieces and put magnets on the back. Create a word wall or Play the game.

Magnetic Sensory Bins: This is a great idea for students to learn about what sticks to magnets while at the same time while calming. This idea and photo was take from: http://www.giftofcuriosity.com/fun-with-magnets/

How do you use magnets in your class or speech room?