Try one of these fun magnetic sensory bottles. Magnets are fascinating science, and kids love to explore them. Simple science activities for kids make great play ideas, too!
Fun with Magnets
Let’s explore magnetism and create magnetic sensory bottles out of simple household items. Depending on what you find, make one or a few! How do you make a sensory bottle? Check out all the different ways to make a sensory bottle here… 21+ Sensory Bottles For Kids
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Easy Magnetic Sensory Bottles for Kids
Supplies:
- Various magnetic items like paperclips, washers, bolts, screws, pipe cleaner
- Plastic or glass water bottle {We like VOSS brand but any kind will do. We have reused these dozens of times!}
- Baby oil or dry rice
- Magnetic wand (we have this set)
How to Make a Magnetic Sensory Bottle
STEP 1. Add the magnetic items to the bottle.
STEP 2. Then fill the bottle with oil and dry rice, or leave it empty.
STEP 3. This is where the fun begins! Cap the bottle and then use the magnetic want to move around the items inside your magnetic sensory bottle.
How Does a Magnet Bottle Work?
Magnets can either pull toward each other or push away from each other. Grab a few magnets and check this out for yourself!
Usually, magnets are strong enough for you to use one magnet to push another around on top of a table and never have them touch each other. Give it a try!
When magnets pull together or bring something closer, it is called attraction. When magnets push themselves or things away, they repel.
More Fun with Magnets
- Magnetic Slime
- Preschool Magnet Activities
- Magnet Ornaments
- Magnet Painting
- Magnet Maze
- Magnet Compass
Printable Magnet Activity Pack
Your kids will be blown away by the power of magnets with these playful science activities! The suggested age range is kindergarten through second Grade (3rd and 4th will enjoy it too)!
What’s Included:
10+ projects include supply lists, directions, basic science information, and pictures to quickly create science fun with magnets! Favorite activities include magnet mazes, sensory bottles, painting with magnets, and making magnets. Plus, video tutorials!
- 10 fun and creative magnet projects (using a basic magnet set)
- Word Search
- Crossword Puzzle
- Vocabulary Cards
- Suggested Books
Designed by an early elementary school STEM teacher for Little Bins for Little Hands!
