Magnetic tile puzzle
Draw outlines of magnetic tiles to turn them into a fun matching puzzle, perfect for the fridge or chalk play outside
Turn your magnetic tiles into a whole new game by drawing simple pictures made from tile shapes - then inviting your child to match them!
You can draw directly on paper stuck on the fridge, or make chalk outlines on the ground for outdoor play. Some ideas include geometric shapes, simple animals like a cat made from triangle tiles, words or numbers!
You can add a word underneath or label it with your child’s name for more early literacy exposure too. It’s an easy visual-matching game that...
Materials
Prep
Step 1:
Draw a simple tile-based picture (e.g. shapes, animals, numbers or words) on paper or with chalk
Step 2:
Label the template if desired or for extra reading practice
Step 3:
Set the corresponding tiles beside the drawing as an invitation to play
Play
Invite your child to match tiles onto the outline, like a puzzle!
Extend
Name or word puzzle: Write their name or words and build tile shapes into or around the letters
Make your own: After solving your puzzles, invite your child to design their own shape with magnetic tiles, then trace it to create a brand-new puzzle for you or a sibling to solve.
Symmetry challenge: Create a symmetrical puzzle on one side of the paper or space and ask them to complete the mirrored half. A fun way to introduce symmetry!
