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Crazy Magnetic Hair Styles

July 15, 2013 by Kate 15 Comments

 
 
 
Just for a bit of fun…..
You may remember a science experiment that I demonstrated on Laughing Kids Learn that highlighted magnetic force. Well, this activity came from me conducting that science experiment. You see, like children do, I started to get a bit creative and using the magnet as a little person and creating different hair styles. 
 
 
I had a huge mound of pipe cleaners left over and so I cut them down into 2 cm strands.
 
Using the magnetic wand, which cost me $4AU from a craft store, I drew a simple nose and mouth and added some googly eyes. I used the end to start gathering up all the little pieces. I loved how the googly eyes seemed to come alive and look at the stands of hair that it suddenly was attracting to its ‘head’. 
 
As you can see I started using the coloured strands to make patterns and various styles. It was so much fun. 
 
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I found that I was able to really create different expressions on my little magnetic characters my using pipe cleaner strands for eyebrows and tilt them in various directions. This could be fun and helpful for special needs children who have difficulty interpreting emotions.
 
Here is my best version of a punk! LOL 

Possum was really curious to know what I was doing and probably because I was laughing to myself constantly. “Uppy” she would say over and over. I picked her up and let her hold the little magnetic creature I’d made. She smiled and clearly thought my work was wonderful. Unfortunate this activity, with all it’s small pieces, is well out of her age group. 

See what wonderful characters your older children come up with and see how creative they can be with using pipe cleaners for hair styling. It’s lots of fun. 
 
 
Feel free to check out the science experiment on magnetic forces that inspired this.
 
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Filed Under: 5 - 10 years, Fine Motor, Play, Science

Comments

  1. Hannah says

    July 15, 2013 at 3:36 am

    Hehe, now that looks like fun for the whole family. I have to get me a magnet wand!

    Reply
  2. Be A Fun Mum says

    July 22, 2013 at 1:25 am

    SOOOO RAD!

    Reply
  3. Ness @ One Perfect Day says

    July 23, 2013 at 11:57 am

    Haha too funny. I love these. (And could Possum be any cuter? She is adorable!)

    Reply
  4. McDermott says

    July 23, 2013 at 11:38 pm

    So many ideas come to mind for my 4th Grade class. The many different combinations they can make. They can draw the different faces and things they come up with and then compare and contrast using 2 or 3 Venn Diagrams. Students could then write about their drawings using their creations in a story telling about how they came to be and why they look like they do.

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  5. McDermott says

    July 23, 2013 at 11:38 pm

    So many ideas come to mind for my 4th Grade class. The many different combinations they can make. They can draw the different faces and things they come up with and then compare and contrast using 2 or 3 Venn Diagrams. Students could then write about their drawings using their creations in a story telling about how they came to be and why they look like they do.

    Reply
  6. Shanty says

    August 8, 2013 at 4:56 am

    Hehe, now that looks like fun for the whole family. I have to get me a magnet wand!

    Reply
  7. Anne says

    October 13, 2014 at 8:22 pm

    Great idea! must find a magnetic wand, though there are not many craft stores where I live in the Northern Isles. Will try online. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Kate says

      October 14, 2014 at 8:03 am

      Hi Anne,

      Thanks so much for your comment. My fingers are crossed you are able to track down a magnetic wand. They are worth the money and you can find other great activities to go with them online. Best wishes. Kate

      Reply
  8. Peggy KALIS says

    September 8, 2015 at 5:00 am

    Kate,
    I love your site! I’m a grandmother and former preschool teacher and you are so creative. I get tired of always buying my grandchildren things (ages 3 and 7 mo). You’ve given a ton of ideas to just be with them and discover at the same time.

    Thank you. I loved to do the same thing when my kids were little. Exploring with children opens our adult eyes to wonder again.

    I will be with your postings for quite a while dear…Peggy

    Reply
    • Kate says

      September 8, 2015 at 10:20 am

      Thank you Peggy! You have made my day. 🙂

      Reply
  9. marlene says

    December 30, 2016 at 6:53 am

    I am a Kindergarten teacher. You have provided me with awesome ideas to use in teaching about magnets in my class. These ideas are wonderful and i hadn’t thought of these before.
    Thanks

    Reply
    • Kate says

      December 30, 2016 at 2:18 pm

      Marlene, you’re wonderful! Thank you so kindly for your lovely message. I’m thrilled I’ve been helpful to you. Wishing you a lovely 2017.

      Reply

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