Polar Day / Magnetic Ice Fishing
Magnetic Ice Fishing
Children use magnetic rods to catch paper fish from a pretend icy pool. A gentle game with counting.
How to run it
- Cut paper fish and add paper clips.
- Make rods with string and magnets.
- Place fish in a tub or blue fabric pool.
- Children fish and count their catch.
You will need
- magnets
- string
- sticks
- paper fish
- paper clips
Make it easier or harderAdd numbers to fish for older children to add up.
SafetyUse large magnets that cannot be swallowed and keep them away from mouths.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 4Children practise counting and coordination.
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