Think beyond your fridge. Many doors, dishwashers, or other household items have a large magnetic surface
With no Yamim Tovim on the horizon for a while, this month is a great time to pick a fun crafting theme and run with it. I chose magnets, because they’re easy to come by, and what you create with them can be enjoyed again and again. Think beyond your fridge. Many doors, dishwashers, or other household items have a large magnetic surface, perfect for experimenting with magnets.
This craft is amazing for all ages, and really keeps them busy for a while cutting, shaping, and placing the pipe cleaners.
You’ll need:
I cut pipe cleaners to create the hair here, but you can use anything metal and magnetic. My kids had fun bending the hair into different shapes to create a hairstyle. Some other ideas for the hair: paper clips, a thin chain, and detached staples.
I bought a package of Learning Resources Magnetic Wands magnetic wands on Amazon ($16.99 for six), but they can be purchased in stores like Target, Walmart, and Michaels.
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