Mix & Match Magnetic Families

LS579

$154.45  (Ex GST)

$177.62 (Incl GST)

The Mix & Match Magnetic Families set is an innovative, interactive resource designed to spark creative play and multicultural exploration. This set includes 32 double-sided magnetic blocks that allow children to assemble and create unique family groupings. Each block features modern styling with a variety of skin tones and is embedded with powerful magnets to ensure they connect easily, encouraging children to experiment and create families as unique as their imaginations. The design of these magnetic figures is authentically detailed, making them a fun tool for learning about family diversity and global cultures.

Product Description (Continued)
This resource is perfect for early childhood and school settings, where children can engage in role play that celebrates the differences and similarities within families from around the world. The blocks not only enhance hand–eye coordination but also promote language development and social skills as children discuss their creations and share stories about the diverse families they construct. The modern, attractive design of the figures ensures they are both educational and visually appealing, making them ideal for use in both block play and as part of larger imaginative learning centres. The Mix & Match Magnetic Families set is a brilliant way to introduce concepts of diversity, inclusion, and global citizenship in a playful and hands-on manner, fostering respect and understanding from a young age.

Educational Benefits

  • Encourages exploration of family diversity and cultural differences.
  • Enhances fine motor skills and hand–eye coordination.
  • Promotes language development and storytelling through play.
  • Fosters social skills and collaborative problem-solving.

Classroom Ideas

  • Create a family assembly centre where children build and discuss diverse family groupings.
  • Integrate the set into role play activities that explore cultural traditions and values.
  • Organise group challenges to design the most unique or creative family structure.
  • Use the magnets as part of interactive lessons on diversity and community.

Safety & Information

  • Ages: Suitable for children aged 3 – 6 years.
  • Measurements: Block heights vary; the father figure is approximately 14 cm tall.
  • Safety: Made from sturdy, child-safe materials with embedded magnets; designed for safe manipulation.
  • Additional Info: Set contains 32 double-sided blocks; ideal for interactive, imaginative play.

MTA Teachers Resource Catalogue Page: 515