Hocus pocus, abracadabra, and alakazam – the last week of October is National Magic Week, and October 31 is National Magic Day! Many kids (and lots of adults, too) are fascinated by magic tricks. From pulling a rabbit out of a hat or a coin from behind an ear to making a feather float […]
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According to science, magnets aren’t technically magical, but you can sure do some pretty amazing things with them! In fact, artists and scientists around the world have created awe-inspiring works of art using magnets and magnetic coins. And you can, too! Celebrating 25 years as a best-selling activity kit, the Magic Penny 25th Anniversary Edition […]
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Yes It’s Earth Day. And yes, the Earth is a magnet, albeit a weak one. You see, the Earth has solid inner core at its center; surrounded by a dense, super-heated liquid outer core; a mantle of solid bulk around that; and a thin outer later, called the crust. The liquid outer core is made […]
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Looking for more engaging science toys that kids keep going back to time and time again? Tap into kids’ senses…in a balanced way! Today’s kids are multi-taskers with higher expectations in terms of stimuli, but the trick is not to overwhelm them with toys filled with too much stimuli either. The reality is that our […]
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Halloween is over, and the holidays are nearly here—time to start thinking about special gifts for your family and friends! To help make it easier, we’ve put together a list of 10 of our very favorite, super-unique, magnetic products that are sure to put some snap in your holiday season! For the Kids: Magnetic Wildlife […]
Read MoreWhether your little one is already in preschool or preparing to begin school next year, the holidays are a great time to slip in some learning with the festive fun! And, with a two-plus week break from school, many children experience a similar slide in learning retention (although to a lesser degree) as they do […]
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Give the gift of curiosity this holiday season with magnetic toys that teach AND delight! Kids love magnets, and our award-winning line of magnetic playthings makes the perfect presents. Be sure to add the items below to your holiday gift list this year—the little ones in your life will thank you! Magnetic Sweets™ Sort & […]
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Santa Claus is a busy man, and we’re guessing he uses every tip, trick, and tool in the book to help him get his job done. Check out four fun ways we think Santa might use our favorite tool—the magnet—and let us know how YOU think Santa might use magnets during the holidays. Post a […]
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This year, forget the same old, same old, and surprise someone on your list with magnets! Magnetic toys and tools make terrific stocking stuffers and teacher gifts, so check out the great gift ideas below, then hit DowlingMagnets.com to place your holiday order today! Gift Ideas for Kids: Choosing between toys that entertain and kits […]
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What do you get when you take the best parts of two Hands On Magnet Kits and bring them together into one super-sized new product? It’s the Very First Magnet Kit from Dowling Magnets! As the name implies, this is a kit for children who are just beginning to learn about the world around them. They […]
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