Exploring Magnets

Today in the science area, Lars used magnetiles to build a “magnetile pirate ship”. While he was building Thomas and Elias came over to observe what he was doing. Lars showed them how the washers stick to the magnetiles because they are magnetic too. Then Lars brought out the measuring tape and said he needed help measuring his pirate ship. The measuring tape introduces the children to numbers and measurement. The children were also learning about cause and effect when the washers stick to the magnetiles.