MAGFORMERS

MAGFORMERS

Geometric magnetic construction sets that pull up into 3D structures.

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MAGFORMERS Magnetic Magformers WOW Plus Set

Our educators thoughts on the MAGFORMERS range

We stock MAGFORMERS because they offer a unique approach to 3D geometry. The open-centre design and rotating magnets mean the pieces always attract, never repel. This allows children to lay out a flat 'net' (a 2D pattern) on the floor and slowly pull it up to snap into a 3D ball, tower, or house. This action visually demonstrates the relationship between 2D shapes and 3D forms better than almost any other toy.

The open centres also make the pieces easy for small fingers to grasp and manipulate. We observe that this skeletal structure allows children to build large, lightweight forms that don't collapse under their own weight. It encourages the construction of complex geometric solids like dodecahedrons, introducing advanced mathematical concepts through play.

Durability is another key factor. The magnets are safely encapsulated, and the plastic is tough. MAGFORMERS are designed to be built up and crashed down repeatedly, supporting the natural cycle of construction and deconstruction that defines early engineering play.

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