Discover Nonmagnetic and Magnetic Things With Picture Cards

Get your students thinking like scientists with our engaging Magnetic Things flashcard set! With visuals designed for early learners, this activity allows students to observe, sort, and discuss which magnetic things are attracted to magnets and which are not, laying the foundation for deeper science investigations.

Let’s Discover What Kinds Of Metals Are Magnetic

This printable resource includes 40 picture cards featuring everyday objects that are either magnetic or nonmagnetic—perfect for helping students explore and identify magnetic things in the world around them. This flashcard set includes various everyday items made from materials like iron, steel, aluminum, and plastic, helping kids investigate what kinds of metals are magnetic through observation and categorization.

Download Your Magnet Investigation Cards

Ready to launch a magnet investigation that’s fun, visual, and interactive? These picture cards make it simple! Whether working in small groups or setting up science stations, these cards are the tool for you! To download your copy, click the dropdown arrow on the download button and select the printable PDF or editable Google Slides resource file. 

This resource was created by Kendall Britnell, a teacher in Colorado and Teach Starter Collaborator.

More Resources to Explore Magnetic Materials

Looking for more resources to use when your students start to explore magnetic materials? We’ve got you covered! Make sure you check these out before you go.

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Task Card Activity - Magnets

This task card activity, Magnets for Kindergarten, is designed to help your little learners tell the difference between magnetic and nonmagnetic objects.

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Is It Magnetic? Sorting Activity

Use this sorting activity when classifying objects as magnetic or not magnetic.