Learning Activity: DIY Light Table & Magnetic Sensory Play
An #Oskarslittlelearners Activity Tutorial by Jess @learnandbloom, for Oskar's Wooden Ark
October 20, 2021
Playing with light is a fun and engaging activity for all ages. This week, Jess shows you how to create your own light table and set up a fun game using a magnetic wand and counting chips. The aim of the game is to use the magnetic wands to get the counting coins inside the hole. It's a great way to improve your children's fine motor skills and is sure to entertain them for quite a while.
If you do this fun activity with your little learners, please take a photo and share it with us on Instagram and Facebook, tagging @oskarswoodenark and using the hashtag: #oskarslittlelearners. We'd love to see what you get up to!
Materials:
• Kids Play Table (e.g.Ikea Flisat table )
• Plastic Tubs or Buckets (e.g. Ikea Trofast tubs)
• LED lights
• Frosted acrylic sheet (measuring 695x445mm, 3mm thick)
• Magnetic Wand
• Counting Coins
Step 1:
Place LED lights in the Plastic tubs.
Step 2:
Put the lids on top of the tubs and scatter magnetic counting chips on it.
Step 3:
Place the frosted acrylic sheet over the counting chips.
Step 4:
Use the magnetic wand to get the counting chips into the hole! Why not have a race?
Step 5:
Once finished, lift the lids and use the magnetic wand to collect the counting chips and play again!
Benefits and Learning Outcomes:
This fun activity is a great way to improve your children's fine motor skills and counting ability.
