Objective

By the end of this lesson, The will understand the basic principles of magnetism, including what magnets are, how they work, and how they can attract or repel certain objects.

Materials and Prep

• Magnets (any available magnets you have at home)
• A variety of small objects (like paper clips, coins, and plastic toys)
• A safe space to explore and experiment

Before the lesson, ensure that the magnets are safe for The to handle and that the small objects are not choking hazards.

Activities

• Magnet Exploration:

  Let The hold the magnets and explore how they stick to some objects but not others. Encourage them to guess which objects will stick and which won’t.

• Magnet Fishing:

  Place paper clips on a flat surface and let The use a magnet to "fish" for them. This fun activity will help them see how magnets can attract.

• Magnet Art:

  Using a piece of paper and some crayons, let The draw while holding a magnet underneath. They can see how the magnet moves the paper and crayons without touching them directly!

Talking Points

• "Look! This is a magnet. It can stick to some things!"
• "Do you think this toy will stick to the magnet? Let's find out!"
• "Wow, the magnet is pulling the paper clip! Magnets are magical!"
• "See how the magnet can move things without touching them? Isn't that cool?"