SmartMax® Arts & Crafts

SmartMax® Arts & Crafts products are versatile tools in the classroom that engage students in hands-on learning experiences that align with STEM objectives. These magnetic sets, such as the SmartMax® Magnetic Set – 42 Pieces and the SmartMax® Power Vehicles – 26 Pieces, allow students to build complex structures and vehicles by connecting bars and balls using magnetic force, thus demonstrating principles like magnetism and geometrical structures. The sets help students develop early manipulative skills and foster problem-solving abilities. The various pieces, including long rods, balls, cabins, and wheels, are designed for little hands but can also challenge older students to think critically about construction and engineering concepts.

When considering purchasing SmartMax® Arts & Crafts products for classroom use, teachers should take into account the durability and safety features of these sets. The pieces are large, sonically-welded, and specifically designed to be safe for young children, while still being robust enough to withstand regular classroom use. It’s also important to note that these products support a wide range of age groups and learning objectives, from developing early manipulative skills to encouraging complex problem-solving and design thinking. Moreover, all SmartMax® sets are compatible with each other, making it easy to expand the collection as needed to complement different lesson plans and activities.

Students can use SmartMax® Arts & Crafts products for various creative and educational activities at school. For example, with the My First Magnetic Safari Animals – 18 Pieces, younger students can explore magnetism and animal identification by connecting and mixing different animal parts. Older students can engage with the Mega Magnetic Ball Run – 71 Pieces to design and build intricate ball tracks, learning about magnetic attraction, color coding, and physics principles like momentum and gravity. These activities not only make learning fun but also enhance fine motor skills, spatial awareness, and collaborative play among peers.