Magnet Scavenger Hunt
A walk around the house with a magnet, sorting what sticks from what doesn't.
Thinking
3–8 years
10–25 min
Active
Low mess
At home
What you need
- A strong fridge or bar magnet
- Paper and pencil for a tally (optional)
Setup
- Hand over a magnet and explain the mission: find things that stick and things that don't
- Walk room to room testing objects
- Sort findings into two lists or piles
Play prompts
- Can you guess before you test it?
- What do all the magnetic things have in common?
- Can you find something metal that doesn't stick?
Ways to change it up
- Race to find five magnetic things in two minutes
- Draw a simple tally chart of sticks vs. doesn't stick
Safety notes
- Keep small magnets away from toddlers who mouth objects
- Supervise around electronics and screens
Want this scheduled and packed for you automatically?
Conscious Family turns ideas like this into a calendar event with a packing list, in one tap.
Coming soon on Google Play
