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Magnetic Activity Tables for Children

Learning new things only a daily basis is an integral part of being a child. Combining fun with learning is the best way for a child to learn. If an activity is fun, the child is more willing to engage in it -- and learn. Magnetic activity tables are a fun way for children to learn. A magnetic activity table typically has the child manipulate objects, possibly in sand, with a magnetic wand.

Sand Surf'n Safari Magnetic Activity Table
- Moving a magnetic wand under an activity table in order to manipulate safari animals through sand is how you use the Sand Surf'n Safari Magnetic Activity Table. For $85 at Sensory Edge (sensoryedge.com), you get an enclosed table with sand and safari animals inside, and also bead and wire fun on the outside of the table. The table is approximately 15 1/2 by 20 inches and is recommended for children ages 2 and up.
Anatex Bug Life Magnetic Sand Table
- Playing with bugs such as spiders, bees and scorpions in sand with a magnetic wand under the table is how the Anatex Bug Life Magnetic Sand Table is used. It is available at Hayneedle (hayneedle.com) for $270. Recommended for children ages 3 and up, this table can help kids learn about various bugs while enhancing their hand-eye coordination. The wooden table weighs 30 pounds and is 24 inches long, 24 inches wide and 24 inches tall.
Toad Magnetic Make-A-Face Table
- Creating a variety of cartoon faces is the premise of the Toad Magnetic Make-A-Face Table available at People Friendly Places (peoplefriendlyplaces.com). Children use their imagination to create cartoon faces with funny noses, mouths, eyes and eyebrows. This table sells for $560 online and is recommended for children ages 3 to12 years. It weighs 50 pounds and is 22-by-22-by-19.5. The company offers a three-year warranty on the toy.
Jonti Craft 6-Sided Kydz Science Activity Table
- Exploring a world of mirrors, magnifiers and magnets is what a child will do with the wooden Jonti Craft 6-Sided Kydz Science Activity Table. For $222 at the Educational Toy Spot ((educationaltoyspot.com), you can purchase the table to help turn children into little scientists. The table comes with a clear "cubbie" tray with a lid in which to store supplies. There is a lifetime warranty on the table. It weighs 30 pounds and is 25.5 inches long, 30 inches wide and 21 inches tall.

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