Much Fun With Magnets

If you've ever visited the Acorn Room in the afternoon, you've probably noticed our fascination with magnets. The Acorns seriously love experimenting with them! Everyday after nap we put out choices, but they always seem to gravitate towards the magnets. It is always interesting to watch what they decide to create. Usually, the magnatiles turn into trucks, trains, tools, or birthday cakes! It is also fun to try to make the tallest tower-- I love how they work so well together with the magnets and are so kind to one another, all on their own.
The Acorns also explore different materials, objects, and areas around the room to see what the magnets will stick to. Through their trial and error, they have found some really neat new ways to use the magnets. They discovered that the magnets stick to the screws on the treehouse, so they have been expanding their construction to reach all the way across the carpet. They also figured out that the white board and the black sliding cabinet door in the back of the room. They have transformed the magnets into so many wonderful things!