Help the magnet
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Help the magnet - To the metal" is written for Preschool (Ages 3-5). Children who are new to this can work with a grown-up beside them, and the instructions are meant to be read aloud. Older children who need more practice with magnets can use it as a short review.
Preschool magnets worksheet: Help the magnet, to the metal. Trace each dotted path from a picture to the one it goes with. Part of our magnets push, pull and float collection.
How do I use this worksheet?
Ask will the magnet pick it up? before each answer. A large fridge magnet and a few safe objects make a good follow-up with a grown-up.
What students will practice
- Students will predict which things a magnet picks up.
- Students will sort things that stick to a magnet from things that do not.
- Students will notice that a magnet pulls on some metal things.
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FAQ
How do I use this magnets worksheet?
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Ask will the magnet pick it up? before each answer. A large fridge magnet and a few safe objects make a good follow-up with a grown-up.
What does this worksheet teach?
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"Help the magnet" (to the metal) has dotted lines for the child to trace. The dotted paths run from a magnet to a paper clip, a nail, a key and a bolt. It practices predicting what a magnet picks up. There is no answer key, since the dotted lines show the way.
Can I use this magnets worksheet for homeschool or classroom?
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Yes, both. We made it for Preschool push, pull and float, and the page works the same whether it lands on a kitchen table or a center rotation. At home, most families go through it together and talk the answers out loud, and that talking is where most of the learning happens with magnets. In class it runs well as independent work while you pull a small group. Print one copy or thirty, whichever the day needs.
How many Preschool magnets worksheets are there?
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12 printable worksheets, all free to preview. Downloads are included with a ClassWeekly free trial, and every page prints on standard 8.5 x 11 paper.
What age are magnets worksheets for?
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These are written for preschool children, roughly ages 3-5. Start with the first few pages, use the free preview to judge the fit, and come back to harder ones as your child gets steadier.
Does my child need to know how to write for these magnets worksheets?
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No. Most pages ask children to circle, trace, match, color, or cut and paste, and a few ask for a single number. A grown-up can read the instructions aloud, so children do not need to read yet.
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Worksheet Details
| Grade | Preschool |
| Subject | Science |
| Topic | Push, Pull and Float |
| Pages | 1 page |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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