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Woman kneeling with two young children arranging colorful MAGNA-TILES on a white garage door for outdoor summer play

School’s out for the summer, and it’s time to soak up the sun! If you’re searching for simple yet fun MAGNA-TILES summer activities for kids, look no further. Here are 3 summer break activities using MAGNA-TILES sets to get your kids outside to enjoy the warmer weather.

Two children placing colorful MAGNA-TILES on a white garage door outside

Design a Masterpiece on Your Garage Door

Turn your garage door into art using your MAGNA-TILES sets! This activity engages your child’s creative thinking. It is a fantastic way to get them outdoors during the summer break. Encourage kids to work on pattern recognition. They can arrange magnetic tiles into intricate designs. Or they can explore colors and shapes on their garage door canvas. Creative possibilities are endless with MAGNA-TILES. This promises hours of enjoyable outdoor playtime this summer.

Cardboard maraca shapes filled with colorful MAGNA-TILES squares on a white board with craft supplies and a potted plant

Start an Outdoor Color Hunt

Embark on a colorful outdoor adventure with a MAGNA-TILES color hunt! First, create your color paddle with cardboard and magnetic tiles. Use the paddle to invite your child to explore the natural world. Look for objects in nature matching the colors of their tiles. Find green leaves on trees or red roses in the garden. This activity encourages children to appreciate the beauty of nature. It also promotes observation skills and color recognition in an engaging setting.

Child crouching on a sidewalk arranging colorful MAGNA-TILES inside chalk-outlined shapes

Create a Sidewalk Chalk Shape Activity

Grab your sidewalk chalk and MAGNA-TILES set and head outside! Start by making different shapes with your magnetic tiles on the sidewalk. Next, encourage your child to trace the outline of each shape with sidewalk chalk. Ask your child which shapes they can identify.

Parents, you can outline each shape made of MAGNA-TILES pieces. Then encourage your child to fill in the outline. This is a fun way to engage your child’s problem-solving skills.

For added fun, write your child’s name in block letters. Have them fill it in with their magnetic tiles. This activity promotes fine motor skills and spatial awareness. Children manipulate both the tiles and sidewalk chalk.

Two boys arranging colorful translucent MAGNA-TILES squares into a low wall on a patterned play mat at an outdoor picnic table

Benefits of MAGNA-TILES summer activities for Kids

When kids spend time outdoors, here are some of the benefits:

  1. Outdoor play fosters creativity and imaginative play for all ages. 
  2. Playing outside can help reduce screen time and has been shown to also reduce stress and improve moods in children. 
  3. Joining peers to play outside provides numerous opportunities for children to develop and enhance their social and communication skills.
  4. Outdoor play offers kids the chance to boost their coordination and strength through physical play. For example, running and climbing can help kids develop gross motor skills.


Summary:

Summer break has begun! It is the perfect time for kids to enjoy MAGNA-TILES sets outdoors. These three simple activities will get them outside and active. Outdoor play reduces screen time and lowers stress. It improves moods and enhances social and physical skills. This is a fantastic way for kids to enjoy their summer break.

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