Magnetic Easter Egg Hunt

Safety note: Neodymium magnets are not toys and are intended for adults 18 and older. Any project that uses neodymium magnets should be done only under the direct supervision of an adult, and the magnets should be kept away from young children and pets. If two or more magnets, or a magnet and a metal object, are swallowed, they can pull together through the intestinal walls and cause serious injury. Get emergency medical care right away if you suspect a magnet has been swallowed.

Supplies

• Plastic Easter eggs
• Colorful bowls
• Clear plastic bin
• Shredded crinkle paper filler
• Ceramic magnets
• Magnetic wands (available from online retailers)

Instructions

1. Spread out the shredded crinkle paper into the clear bin.
2. Place a magnet into each plastic egg. Be sure to add enough so that the magnetic wands can easily pick the eggs up (about 2 to 3 magnets).
3. Hide the eggs in the shredded paper.
4. Hand your child a magnetic wand. These are easy to find online (e.g. Amazon.com).
5. Help them hunt for the eggs!
6. To make it more of a learning experience, you can find different types of small magnetic objects such as Canadian coins, small fridge magnets, and more–then help them sort the objects by type, shape, size, and color.

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