Magnet Paper Clip Color Match
Hidden paper clips moved around a covered cardboard board with a magnetic wand. Color matching that feels like sorcery.
How to do it
- 1
Cut toilet paper rolls in half and color each half a different color.
- 2
Hot-glue the colored halves to a piece of cardboard.
- 3
Place colored paper clips on the cardboard, then cover with a clear plastic container.
- 4
Hand the kid a magnet wand and have them drag each paper clip into its matching color cup.
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