Make one of these fun magnetic sensory bottles easily with our simple ideas for the whole year. From glittering calm down bottles to hands-on science discovery bottles, we have sensory bottles for every kind of kid. Magnets are fascinating science and kids love to explore with them. Simple science activities for kids make great play ideas too!
HOW TO MAKE MAGNETIC SENSORY BOTTLES
FUN WITH MAGNETS
Let’s explore magnetism and create your own magnetic sensory bottle out of simple household items. We gathered supplies we had at home to create three simple sensory bottles. Make one or make a few depending on what you find!
How do you make a sensory bottle? Check out all the different ways to make a sensory bottle here… 21+ Sensory Bottles For Kids
Sensory bottles or discovery bottles are a perfect activity if you have multiple ages participating too! The youngest kids will have fun simply filling the bottles. This is a wonderful opportunity for them to practice fine motor skills. Older kids can draw the bottles in a journal, write about them, and study them to record their observations!
Make sure to ask questions and talk about observations with your child! Science is all about sparking curiosity and wonder in the world around us. Help young kids learn to think like a scientist and present them with open ended questions to encourage their observation and thinking skills.
MAGNETIC SENSORY BOTTLES
YOU WILL NEED:
- 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, dry rice or leave 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 MAGNETIC 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.
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MORE FUN WITH MAGNETS
- Magnetic Slime
- Preschool Magnet Activities
- Magnet Ornaments
- Magnetic Art
- Magnet Maze
- Magnet Ice Play
MAKE A MAGNETIC SENSORY BOTTLE FOR KIDS
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