{"id":2620,"date":"2016-11-23T22:08:02","date_gmt":"2016-11-23T11:08:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gosciencekids.com\/?p=2620"},"modified":"2019-09-18T14:06:28","modified_gmt":"2019-09-18T04:06:28","slug":"christmas-tree-magnet-maze-steam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gosciencekids.com\/christmas-tree-magnet-maze-steam\/","title":{"rendered":"Make a Christmas tree magnet maze game"},"content":{"rendered":"

Christmas STEAM activity<\/a>:  design your own Christmas tree magnet maze game! Fun way for kids to learn about physics <\/a>and magnetism through play.
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Remember the magnet maze game<\/a> we made a little while ago? This Christmas tree magnet maze game is essentially the same thing, but with a fun Christmas spin<\/a>!<\/p>\n

My kids really enjoy repeating an activity with minor variations. It gives us a chance to play around with a concept, and perhaps think a little deeper about it than we may have the first time round.<\/p>\n

This Christmas tree magnet maze activity explores the physics<\/a> of magnetic force through<\/em> an object, and how we could use this force to move a ball along a particular path.<\/p>\n

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The artistic element of kids being able to design and decorating their Christmas tree any way they like, helps this activity cross the curriculum to incorporate both science & art. Incorporating art into STEM subjects is a great way for kids to use both sides of the brain, and encourages creative kids to enjoy and engage with STEM subjects.<\/p>\n

Related:<\/strong> Click here to read more about integrating STEM + Art to make STEAM.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Suitable for<\/h3>\n

I’d suggest this activity for preschoolers<\/a> or kindergarteners<\/a>. Bumble Bee was 4 years old when we did this activity.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Please note…<\/h3>\n

Only try this activity if your child no longer puts things in their mouth, as the small balls are a choking hazard.<\/p>\n

Either way, I recommend using a large-sized magnet. The ones we used here are a few inches long, and not easily swallowed. Smaller magnets that could potentially be swallowed are particularly dangerous if swallowed concurrently with other magnets, or items attracted to magnets, as they can attract each other inside the gut and cause all sorts of nasty problems.<\/p>\n

You know your child. Use your best judgement, and please supervise at all times.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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How to make  A Christmas Tree Magnet Maze Game<\/h2>\n

You’ll need:<\/p>\n