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Magnetic Tiles
Building and STEM Toys
Magnetic Tiles for Open-Ended Building Play
Magnetic tiles are flat, shaped pieces that click together edge to edge using magnets set inside the plastic. Kids lay them out flat as patterns or fold them up into towers, houses, garages and shapes of their own invention. There is no instruction sheet and no single right answer, which is why magnetic tiles hold attention long after most construction toys have been put away.
They sit in the small group of toys that work across a wide age band. A three year old stacks and knocks down. A seven year old builds a two storey house with a working roof. The same set does both, which is part of why they turn up so often on lists of toys worth the money.
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Choosing a Piece Count
Piece count is the main decision most families make. More pieces means taller and wider builds, and fewer arguments when two children are building at once.
| Set Size | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 60 pieces | A first set, one child | Enough for flat patterns and single storey builds. Comes in a 24cm x 16cm x 8cm storage box |
| 100 pieces | The usual starting point | Room for taller structures and for two children to build side by side |
| 120 pieces | Siblings, classrooms, bigger builds | Fewer moments where a build stops because the pieces ran out |
What Kids Actually Learn From Them
The learning here is not bolted on. Working out why a tower leans, which shapes make a closed box, and how to brace a roof is early spatial reasoning and problem solving happening through play. The pieces are large enough for small hands, so there is fine motor practice in lining up an edge and getting the magnet to catch. Because nothing about the set prescribes an outcome, children set their own difficulty and raise it as they go.
Before You Buy
- ✓Check the safety certification: look for EN71, the European toy safety standard widely used in Australia, and BPA free materials.
- ✓Check the age rating: magnetic tiles contain magnets and small parts, so they are rated 3 years and up and are not suitable for under threes.
- ✓Work out the price per tile: sets are sold at very different piece counts, so the headline price tells you little until you divide it.
- ✓See whether storage is included: a hundred loose tiles spread fast. A box in the set saves buying one later.
- ✓Look at magnet strength: weak magnets make tall builds collapse, which is where most of the frustration with cheap sets comes from.
- ✓Check the edges: smooth, sealed edges are easier to clean and kinder on hands.
Frequently Asked Questions
What age are magnetic tiles suitable for?
Three years and up. The sets contain magnets and small parts, so they are not suitable for children under three, and adult supervision is recommended during play.
How many pieces do you need to start?
Sixty pieces is enough for a first set and for flat pattern building. Most families find a hundred pieces is the point where builds stop running out of tiles, and a hundred and twenty suits siblings building together or a classroom.
Are magnetic tiles safe?
Look for tiles made from non toxic, BPA free ABS plastic with the magnets sealed inside and smooth edges, carrying EN71 safety certification. The set stocked here meets all of those.
What should you compare between brands?
Price per tile rather than headline price, the safety certification, magnet strength, whether storage is included, and the mix of shapes in the set. Piece counts vary widely, so two sets at the same price can hold very different amounts.
Can magnetic tiles be cleaned?
Yes. Sealed plastic tiles with smooth edges wipe down with a damp cloth. They should not be put through a dishwasher or left to soak.
Do you offer layby or price matching?
Yes, we offer a Price Match Guarantee comparing total delivered cost, and traditional no interest layby. Get in touch and we will sort out the details.
Delivery Information
Magnetic tiles ship free Australia wide.
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