Put LEGO on a new level. The side of the fridge to be exact with a DIY LEGO board! It’s LEGO week, so we made a quick and easy magnetic board out of a LEGO baseplate to put on the refrigerator. Build vertically! We have tons of fun, unique LEGO activities for kids.
DIY LEGO Board For Refrigerator
Quick and easy magnetic DIY Lego board play kids will love.
Turn a Lego base plate into a magnetic Lego board for the fridge. My son was absolutely amazed that this could even happen. This DIY lego board is perfect for keeping the kids busy if they want to be near you in the kitchen. It has also seen a bit of adult attention too! Our new magnetic Lego board is an unique building experience I am sure we will continue to enjoy. This week is a Lego week blog hop. Make sure to check out Toddler Approved for all the details and a cool collection of ideas.
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The supplies needed are pretty simple and inexpensive. Of course you need Lego baseplates. I have a 10×10 blue baseplate here {and a few more he collected for me to put up!}. Our local hardware store sells a role of magnet strips with adhesive backing. I bought 10 feet which was more then enough, unless you want to cover your fridge, for $3.50. I wiped down the back of the base plate and cut a length of magnet for each side. I started with two to see if it was strong enough and it was! Plus we have a pebbled surface on the fridge which makes it harder to use magnets. This one was good and strong.
Magnet Strip Application Tips: The magnet strip was coiled up in the package. My husband found the adhesive worked best if you spent a bit of time bending the magnet the other way and straightening it out. When you apply the magnet, press down and hold it for a minute or weigh it down.
I also wanted to attach some storage options for the Lego board, so we could keep Lego neat and by the Lego board. I also applied a strip of magnet to these dollar store pencil holders. You can keep them vertical or move them horizontal. He could open the pouches and have them ready for building on the Lego board. The pouches are also easy to remove and hold.
Someones been pretty busy tonight. He could hardly wait to finish dinner.
If you want a more permanent LEGO board, super glue the magnetic strips to the baseplate!
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Check out the Lego week blog hop hosted by Toddler Approved.
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