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1. Chalk Markers
If you don't already own a chalk marker consider buying one to try some activities likes the ones below. They draw onto the Connetix Tiles easily and dry staying on better than whiteboard markers. You can easily remove it by wiping the tile over wtih a baby wipe or spray and wipe! Watch the video below to see them in action.
Place a piece of paper in between two magnetic tiles with a letter and offer children a chalk marker to trace over them.
Write numbers on each tile and offer them to children to sort and sequence. Start small and add more as children become more confident. You can colour coordinate them like the photo or mix the colours to make it more difficult!
2. Metal Rimmed Counting Chips
Children will love to colour sort with the metal rimmed counting chips as they stick to the magnet on the outside of the magnetic tiles! You can use them when doing numeracy activities to represent numbers and they are also fun to use when decorating castles too!
3. Road Tile Toppers
Another fabulous addition to your small world play with Connetix Tiles are the Road Tile Toppers. They are compatible with all leading brands of magnetic tiles.
The Tile Toppers are not magnetic themselves and requires the magnetic tiles to work. Simply attach them to your magnetic tiles to create a whole new dimension to your play! Children will love building ramps and bridges to push their cars along the tracks to their destination.
4. Grapt Nins, Rings & Coins
Create your own coin run with Grapat coins or rings. It's the perfect simple play without small balls in the ball run set which are a choking hazard for younger siblings. Watch the video below for a how to!
You’ll need:
6 x large square tiles 12 x right angle triangles 12 x small square tiles & Grapat coins. Watch the video for how to make it!
You can also use the Nins in small world play when building houses and cities! Children will love to move them around their cities when playing and telling stories.
5. Large Marble Tree
The Large Marble Tree fits the Connetix Tiles balls down offering a great addition to the Connetix Tiles Ball Run sets! My children have enjoyed hours of entertainment over the years making ball runs that end with the marble tree. They often dance as they listen to the music as the balls fall down the tree before picking it up to start again!
Listen to it in action in the video below!