FREE Magnetic Tile Printables — STEM Patterns & Building Activities for Kids
If your kids already dump the whole bin of magnetic tiles on the floor (Magna-Tiles, Picasso Tiles, or whatever set you found on sale), these free printables give that play a gentle learning job. Instead of only free-form building, kids follow printable patterns and recreate designs—screen-free STEM with toys you already own.
Download your FREE magnetic tile printables here →
https://www.totschooling.net/2015/09/free-magnetic-tile-printables.html
What’s Included
This Totschooling set is built for hands-on pattern work with magnetic building tiles:
- 11 picture/pattern templates kids recreate with their tiles
- 2 difficulty levels for each design
- Easier: pattern sheets that show which tiles to use (great for toddlers)
- Harder: outline-only versions so kids figure out the tile choices themselves (preschool and up)
- Simple tip from the publisher: if the harder sheet stumps them, do the easy version first, then try the outline right after
That’s it—print, set tiles nearby, and let them build.
Who It’s For
Best for preschool through early elementary (about ages 37). Younger builders can stick with the matching sheets; older kids can work the outlines, race a sibling, or try building from memory.
Perfect if you want structured STEM moments without buying another boxed curriculumjust tiles, a printer, and a little table space.
How to Use These Printables
- Morning basket / quiet-time station: Put one template and a small stack of tiles in a tray. Kids build while you finish breakfast dishes or work with another child.
- Co-op or sibling station: Print a few designs and laminate if you can. Kids rotate cards; older ones help younger ones “read the pattern.
- Math talk without a worksheet: After they build, ask: How many triangles? Which shapes are the same? Is this design symmetrical? Magnetic tiles make shapes feel real, not abstract.
What You’ll Need
- Magnetic building tiles (any compatible brand you already have)
- Printer + paper (cardstock holds up better)
- Optional: laminator or sheet protectors so the templates survive many tile sessions
- Optional: a tray or placemat to keep pieces from sliding off the table
No fancy curriculum. No extra apps. Just printables that stretch the toy bin you already paid for.
Download your FREE magnetic tile printables here →
https://www.totschooling.net/2015/09/free-magnetic-tile-printables.html
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