What kinds of toys will parents be purchasing this holiday season? Since more than 60% of parents believe that toys should promote learning,* it’s a safe bet to say learning toys will top their holiday shopping lists. STEM toys, or those that incorporate science, technology, engineering, or math principles, are particularly hot, with demand for […]
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Halloween will be here before we know it, and we’ve got four super spooky STEAM center ideas sure to give your students shivers! Okay, they’re not that scary, but they are fun – and festive! Check out the ideas below to create quick and easy Halloween-themed centers using affordable, reusable magnets: Tangram Pumpkins! Perfect for […]
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Your child’s teacher is one of their biggest cheerleaders, working hard everyday to help them learn, grow, and achieve their fullest potential, their way. You can thank the tireless teachers in your life this holiday season with gifts that make their job easier and way more fun, like these five favorite teacher gifts from Dowling […]
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The holidays are here and Dowling Magnets is here to help make this year’s gift giving a bit more magical – with magnets! Yup, we’ve got the magnets and magnet kits that kids can’t get enough of. This year, build those brains with: Stocking Stuffers/Mini Gifts Preschoolers can explore the magic of magnets with the wave […]
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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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