I am pretty sure that I could purge our playroom of all toys, except for our Magna-Tiles, and the kids would still think they have the best playroom around. That's because of all the toys that we have ever owned, Magna-Tiles have been played with the most. My kids absolutely adore them!
Many hours have been spent building structures and towers out of Magna-Tiles over the years, but we have also used them to explore math, science, and creativity. Here are some of our favorite Magnatiles ideas and creations.
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Magna Tiles: Are They Worth the Price?
My hyperlexic son has never been interested in building towers with regular blocks. Instead, all building blocks were turned into letters or numbers. Other building block sets were also frustrating to him, especially LEGO. So yes, I was hesitant to purchase a set of magnetic tiles for these reasons.
The other downside is that magnetic tiles are expensive.
Yet, I kept hearing great things about them and ended up splurging on a 100 piece set of clear colors. And I am so glad that I did because they get played with more than any other toy in our house. They are played with nearly every single day, which is why we now have two full sets...
Magnatiles Ideas the Kids Will Love!
There are so many fun things to make or do with magnetic building tiles, especially if you have the clear colors set. The clear colored tiles are perfect for exploring with light, including building in natural light or using them on the light table.-
MAGNA TILES ROCKET SHIP BUILDING ACTIVITY
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CHRISTMAS STEM ACTIVITY WITH MAGNETIC TILES
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SIMPLE MAGNA-TILES MATH
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MARIO KART RAINBOW ROAD
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MAGNADOODLE & MAGNA-TILES
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MULTIPLICATION WITH MAGNA-TILES
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TALLY MARKS MATH WITH MAGNA-TILES
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MAGNA-TILES DOMINOES
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MIX & MATCH CREATURE TILES
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MEASURING WITH MAGNA-TILES
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BUILDING 3D SHAPES ON WINDOWS
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SOCCER LIGHT TABLE PLAY
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SHAPES LIGHT TABLE ACTIVITY
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PLAYING WITH CARS LIGHT PLAY
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MAGNA-TILES SYMMETRY
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MAGNA-TILES REVIEW
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10 MAGNATILES IDEAS
Magna Tiles Printables
Need more inspiration and magnatiles ideas? Well, grab your magnetic tiles - whether they are Magna-Tiles, Picasso Tiles, or Connetix Tiles - and use these printable magnetic tiles idea cards, patterns, and designs to inspire even more learning and fun.
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FREE MAGNETIC TILE IDEA CARDS SAMPLE
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ALPHABET CARDS (LOWERCASE)
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ALPHABET CARDS (UPPERCASE)
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2D GEOMETRIC SHAPE CARDS
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2D DESIGN IDEA CARDS
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NUMBER CARDS
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ANIMAL MAGNATILE IDEA CARDS
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MAGNETIC TILES IDEA CARDS: 3D DESIGNS
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MAGNATILE IDEA CARDS
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SPRING MAGNETIC TILE IDEA CARDS
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AUTUMN/FALL & HALLOWEEN MAGNETIC TILE IDEA CARDS
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WINTER & CHRISTMAS MAGNETIC TILE IDEA CARDS
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SUMMER MAGNETIC TILE IDEA CARDS
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4 SEASONS MAGNETIC TILE IDEA CARDS BUNDLE
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FLAG MAGNETIC TILE IDEA CARDS
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FLAG MAGNETIC TILE IDEA CARDS
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FANTASY & SCI-FI TILE IDEA CARDS
Magna-Tiles: Which Set of Magnetic Tiles Should You Get?
We have both the 100 piece set of clear colors and the 100 piece set of solid colors, but there are other options available. There are also other brands of magnetic tiles. I only have experience with the Magna-Tiles brand and they are simply fantastic!
I personally prefer the clear colors versus the solid colors for two reasons. First, the clear colors are more versatile and can be used for natural light and light table play. Second, I find the solid colors kind of ugly, to be honest. But my kids still adore them! I just find them less attractive than the clear colors. Completely a personal preference.