Nursery World - Powers of attraction (2)

Develop children's awareness of the properties of magnets using these stimulating activities from Judith Stevens A project about magnets will often be part of a larger theme such as 'materials'. The project will offer many opportunities to develop children's understanding of the Knowledge and Understanding of the World aspect of 'exploration and investigation'.

A project about magnets will often be part of a larger theme such as 'materials'. The project will offer many opportunities to develop children's understanding of the Knowledge and Understanding of the World aspect of 'exploration and investigation'.

When exploring magnetism with young children, the key concept is that magnets attract and repel other magnets and attract magnetic substances.

This force is called magnetism.

Practitioners need to provide fun, practical, 'hands on' activities in which children can find out about the properties of magnets and magnetic materials.

Adult-led

Powers of attraction

Explore magnetic and non-magnetic objects.

Key learning intentions

Investigate objects and materials by using all of their senses as appropriate

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