8 pce Magnetic Set

by JohnCo

$15.95 /

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Eight magnets let children feel attraction and repulsion first-hand and test what sticks.

🧲 Hands-on proof: eight magnets in assorted shapes to test side by side
🔬 Poles in action: bring two together to feel them attract and repel
📎 Simple tests: sort household objects into sticks and doesn't stick
🧠 Real experiments: compare strength, shape and reach and record the results
🤝 Flexible play: a solo investigation or a pair or group challenge
🔇 Quiet use: no batteries and no setup, just soft clicks at the table or on the floor
⚠️ Ages 6 and up: contains small, strong magnets, so it suits school-age scientists

The Educator's Note

Eight magnets in different shapes means children can compare how a bar and a horseshoe each behave, which is how real science comparisons are made.
Bringing two magnets together and turning one around lets children feel attraction and repulsion directly, so they can predict the result before they test it rather than just being told.
It needs no batteries, power or setup and plays quietly, so it fits a school science table, a kitchen bench or a rainy-day tray for a child aged 6 and up.

Play Specifications

🧒 6 years +

Recommended for ages 6 years +

🔬 Scientist

Curiosity & STEM

🔉 Quiet

Low volume

🏠 Indoor

Living Room / Playroom

👤 Independent Play

Solo / Self-Correcting

👥 Group Play

Collaborative / Multi-Player

🧠 Cognitive

Problem Solving & Logic

🤏 Fine Motor

Precision & Grip

The Educator's Note

Eight magnets in different shapes means children can compare how a bar and a horseshoe each behave, which is how real science comparisons are made.
Bringing two magnets together and turning one around lets children feel attraction and repulsion directly, so they can predict the result before they test it rather than just being told.
It needs no batteries, power or setup and plays quietly, so it fits a school science table, a kitchen bench or a rainy-day tray for a child aged 6 and up.

Play Specifications

🧒 6 years +

🔬 Scientist

🔉 Quiet

🏠 Indoor

👤 Independent Play

👥 Group Play

🧠 Cognitive

🤏 Fine Motor

Bring two magnets together and feel them snap on or push apart. Eight magnets in different shapes let children test attraction and repulsion first-hand, then compare which one reaches furthest and holds the most.

Built for children aged 6 years and up, when they start asking why things happen and want to test it themselves. It suits curious kids who like to predict, try and check.

Also available in a great value bundle

This set suits school-age children who like to test an idea rather than just be told the answer.

The 6 to 8 year old who keeps asking "why does it stick?" and wants a hands-on way to find out
A 7 to 10 year old starting science at school who enjoys predicting, testing and writing down results
Siblings or friends aged 6 and up who like a head-to-head challenge, such as who can lift the most paperclips
Parents or teachers wanting a small, quiet experiment kit for rainy days, home learning or a classroom science table

Feel the push and pull for yourself

Pick up one magnet and bring a second close. Turn it around and the pull becomes a push. That moment is where magnetism stops being a line in a textbook. Between age 6 and 8, children move from "it sticks" to "why does it stick?", and this set gives them the equipment to find out.

Different shapes, different results

The set includes eight magnets in assorted shapes, including bar and horseshoe styles. Shape changes how a magnet behaves. A horseshoe brings both poles to the same end, so it grips differently to a bar.

Children can set up a fair test: which magnet picks up the most paperclips from the kitchen drawer? Which one still works through a sheet of paper or a plastic lid? Setting up a comparison, counting and noting the answer builds the same habits they will use in school science, and it needs only the magnets and a few things from around the house.

Testing what sticks

Try picking up different objects around the house. Items containing iron or steel are attracted, so sorting them into "sticks" and "doesn't stick" is a quick job on a kitchen bench. Spoons, keys and screws make good test subjects, and some results will surprise them, which is where the best conversations start.

There are no batteries and no setup. It works on the floor or at the table, alone or as a two-person challenge. Play is quiet, just soft clicks as the magnets meet.

Safety first

These are real magnets with real strength. They are small parts, so the set is for ages 6 and over and should be kept away from younger siblings. Keep the pieces together after play, and keep them away from phones, bank cards and other devices.

Where it leads

A child who explores bar and horseshoe magnets at 6 is ready for compasses, electromagnets and magnetic ramp builds at 8 and beyond. It is a simple, durable starting point that earns its place on the science shelf.