Magnetic Tiles Flower Play Activity (original) (raw)

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Recycle old flowers into a fun sensory play activity by pressing them between magnetic tiles for a beautiful display!

Do your kids love playing with magnetic tiles? This flower activity is a beautiful way to recycle old flowers by pressing flowers in between magnetic tiles! They gorgeous tiled color effects are stunning. You can also create endless play options by making fairy flower houses, magnetic puzzles.

This cool sensory activity is also functional by making pressed flowers you can recycle even more into decor items like pressed flower jars or even eggs!

Get the best magnetic tiles

What do you need to make magnetic tiles flowers?

You’ll need magnetic tiles, we recommend these magnetic tiles for their strong durability and beautiful reflections, plus strong magnets.

If you happen to have a bouquet of flowers on its last leg like we did, here’s your chance to snip off the heads.

Tips for successful flower magnetic tile play

Make sure your flower heads are as flat as possible and that the petals stay within the squares. You may want to take out some petals to make them fit or squish them down between parchment or wax paper first to make them less “poufy.”

You can also put something heavy down your tiles with the flowers inside like a book overnight before playing.

Get the best magnetic tiles

What to build with magnet tile flowers?

1. Floral arrangements: Create a beautiful flower centerpiece by connecting the magnetic tile flowers together. You can use different colors and shapes to make it visually appealing, like a mandela!
2. Wall art: Use the magnetic tile flowers to create a unique and colorful wall art installation. Arrange them in patterns or designs, and secure them to a magnetic surface or metal sheet which you can then hang up using wall velcro strips so they don’t damage your walls.
3. Photo frame: Build a photo frame using the magnetic tile flowers around the edges. Attach the frame to a magnetic surface or metal sheet with the photos inside to display your cherished memories.
4. Table coasters: Create a set of coasters with square magnetic tiles! Place them under cups or glasses to protect your table surface..
5. Educational games: Use the magnet tile flowers to teach young children about colors, shapes, and patterns. You can also educate them about the different types of flowers.
6. Fridge magnets: Use the magnetic tile flowers as decorative fridge magnets to hold notes, grocery lists, or photos

Magnetic Tiles Flowers – Materials:

• Magnetic tiles
• Flowers (recycle old bouquets)

Tools

Instructions

1. Cut out flower heads and remove extra petals as needed to place firmly inside the magnet tiles.
2. You may need to pre-flatten flowers to they don't bulge out of if they do a bit, place something heavy like a book over the tiles to help the flowers flatten.
3. Build with your magnetic flower tiles! Make puzzles, flower houses or whatever you wish.

Agnes Hsu

Agnes Hsu is a mom of three and has been inspiring parents and kids to get creative with easy activities and family friendly recipes for over 10 years. She shares her love for creative play and kids food to her 2MM+ followers online. Agnes' commitment to playful learning and kindness has not only raised funds for charity but also earned features in prestigious nationwide publications.