Mix and Match Magnetic Vehicles

Lots of possibilities with magnetic vehicle parts.

Cement truck, train, bulldozer and semi truck are just a few of the vehicles you can create with Mix and Match Magnetic Vehicles. The set include five bases, each with four wheels that move freely. An additional 17 pieces are included to build with and on. The black rectangles that you see on the pieces in the image above are the magnets. Most of the pieces have more than one magnet in different locations so you have more options for building. The pieces are made of hard plastic.

There are a number of reviews on Lakeshore Learning, where this Magnetic Vehicles set is sold, that talk about weak magnets. In my set, some of them hold tight, others not as much. They will hold tight enough to attach and hold as you push them around, but may not be strong enough to hold if you try to pick up your vehicle. 

Try this:

• Build several vehicles ahead of time and take a picture of each. Present each picture so that the individual can build a vehicle that looks just like it.
• Call pieces by color for building. For instance, let's put a purple piece on top of a white bottom. Now put a red piece behind the purple piece.
• Reinforce positional language as you play. Use words like below, under, on top of, above, next to, etc.
• Make one great big vehicle, linking the bases together. Can you use all the pieces?
• Talk about each vehicle as you make it. Describe what it is used for (hauling, moving earth, mixing cement, etc.).
• Make up a story about construction. Build each vehicle and describe how it will be involved in the process.
• Work on visual discrimination, spatial orientation, manual dexterity, creative play, process skills, play and leisure exploration and participation

In the box: 22 pieces

If you are interested in purchasing this item or just want more information, go to the Lakeshore Learning website.