This winter, have your kids step away from their screens by creating a fun magnet maze. Not only can this craft provide them with endless fun, but they can also witness the strength of magnets and understand their tremendous capabilities. Keep reading to see how to make these exciting mazes for your children.

Supplies

We love this project since you can likely find everything you need around the house, making it a very inexpensive way to spend time with your family. When the time comes to purchase your magnets, just visit the store section of our website. We offer high-quality magnets to help you complete any project, big or small. All orders placed by 3 PM EST will also receive same-day shipping.

 

You will need these supplies: 

 

  • Metal paperclip
  • Pens or markers
  • Scissors 
  • Stencil (Optional)
  • Stickers (Optional)
  • Cylinder magnet (1/16”x1/2”)
  • Paper plates
  • Thin cardboard (Ex: from a cereal box)

Steps

Creating your maze takes just a few minutes. You can even create multiple mazes with different settings to keep the fun going for hours. 

 

*We recommend adult supervision during this project.

 

Follow these simple directions to enjoy your maze: 

 

  • Grab a paper plate and draw out a maze for your children to follow. You can adjust how tricky they are based on their age.
  • Create a fun backdrop to really capture your child’s attention. Use stencils or stickers to add clouds, flowers, snow, etc., and make them feel immersed in the maze.
  • Use another stencil to draw a bug or animal onto your thin piece of cardboard. Make sure it matches the theme of the maze (a bird if there’s a cloud backdrop, a bumblebee if it is a garden, etc.)! Once done, cut it out carefully with your scissors.
  • Place a paper clip over your character and move it to the start of the maze.
  • Have your child place their magnet under the plate, beneath the paper clip, and move it through the maze!
  • Explain to your child that the magnet can attract the paper clip, even with the plate in between them.

Keep the Fun Going with Apex Magnets

We do not see a reason to stop the fun with just one project! Visit our blog page for more DIY projects, and experiments that you and your family can try out. If you have any questions about the magnets you need for your latest idea, just give us a call at 1-304-257-1193. Our friendly staff is always eager to help and loves hearing how you plan on using our magnets!