Toddler Toys: Magnetic Letters and Animals
Toddler toys that are magnetic are often a big hit. Why not get some letters and let the learning happen naturally through play? Your biggest decision is
which type of letters are best suited for your child.
DESCRIPTION
Select magnetic items carefully as there has been instances where it is a safety hazard. Always check for recalls and consider purchasing all magnet
items new.
TIPS AND SUGGESTIONS
A set of letters and/or numbers made by a reputable company. Since swallowing magnets can be very dangerous, this is one toy I'd highly recommend
purchasing new and from a reliable source.
See here for suggestions on a Magnetic Easel
which is a great item to use in conjunction with magnetic letters and animals.
Our Choice is Leap Frog Fridge Phonics
have magnetic letters in upper case and an expansion pack
Leap Frog Lower Case
that have magnets which are enclosed. These work in the Leap Frog units as well as on any magnetic surface.
ACTIVITIES
Put child's name at top of board. Point and say child's name. It will help to attach meaning to the letters.
Line up the magnetic letters on board in alphabetical order.
Trace letters on paper, tape to magnetic surface and let child match the letters.
Find magazine pictures of single objects like a ball or cookie, something the child is familiar with and tape to the board.
Then spell the word with the magnetic letters next to the picture.
Magnetic Animals
These animals have a magnet which conforms to the entire shape of the piece.
EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS
Child assigns meaning and importance to letters.
At 3 years old, my daughter is spelling the word C A T while watching the Word Factory DVD by Leap Frog. She was copying the word CAT from the DVD playing
on her own.
The letters shown here are from Lakeshore, an educational supply store that has quality products made in the US.
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