Magnet Paper Plate Maze
Make a magnet paper plate maze for a fun STEM activity! Kids use a magnet to guide an object through a maze, exploring magnetism hands-on.
- Prep Time: 15
- Total Time: 15
- Category: DIY, STEM
- Method: Step-by-Step
Materials
- Paper plate
- Colored cardstock or construction paper
- Scissors
- Glue
- Paper clip
- Magnetic wand
- Markers
Instructions
- Cut a small square from green construction paper and draw a simple Creeper face, or create another small character of your choice.
- Glue a paper clip to the back of the character and allow it to dry.
- Draw a maze on the front of a paper plate using a marker. Make the pathways wide enough for the character to move through.
- Decorate the maze to match your theme. For a Minecraft-inspired maze, color the paths green and brown to resemble grass and dirt blocks. Add dots or patterns for extra detail if desired.
- Place the character at the beginning of the maze.
- Hold the magnetic wand underneath the paper plate and use it to attract the paper clip, guiding the character through the maze from start to finish.
- Challenge kids to complete the maze as quickly as they can.
Find it online: https://preschoolandplaytime.com/magnet-paper-plate-maze/