Magnetic tile match
Draw on magnetic tiles with whiteboard markers and match the pieces together for a fun, hands-on puzzle game.
A simple but engaging way to add a new twist to magnetic tile play! Grab some whiteboard markers and draw matching patterns, shapes, letters, numbers, or even simple doodles across two tiles. Then mix them up and challenge your child to find the pairs! This is a fun way to build problem-solving skills, introduce early literacy or numeracy, and add creativity to open-ended play.
Materials
Prep
Step 1:
Lay out some magnetic tiles on a flat surface.
Step 2:
Use whiteboard markers to draw patterns, shapes, letters, numbers, or pictures across two matching tiles.
Step 3:
Let the ink dry for a few seconds.
Play
Step 1:
Mix up the tiles and lay them out randomly.
Step 2:
Ask your child to find the matching pairs and put them together.
Step 3:
Wipe the tiles clean and draw new matches for another round! Or swap roles and let your child create the puzzles for you to solve.
Extend
Letter Case Match: Write uppercase on one tile and lowercase on another to match them up.
Number Bonds: Write simple sums (e.g., 2+3) on one tile and the answer (5) on the other.
Phonics match: Write a letter on one tile and draw or write a word/picture that starts with that letter on another (e.g., ‘B’ and a picture of a ball). Or split simple CVC (consonant-vowel-consonant) words across two tiles (e.g., ‘c-a’ on one tile and ‘t’ on another to form ‘cat’).
