It’s never too early to start planning to get the kids back-to-school, and here are Geomagworld we think that the sooner you start planning, the more prepared you’ll be. In this article, we’ll talk about some of our favourite Back-to-School tips, but also about how you can use our various Geomag platforms to educate children, all in a fun way.
How does Geomag educate?
Geomag’s mission is to provide fun, educational material for children, regardless of age. These toys are ideal for the summer as well as back to school, as they provide children with structure, and let them play, while also learning. Our vocation at Geomagworld is to encourage learning through play with our magnetic construction platforms and the magic of invisible forces.
Geomag toys work on a STEM principle (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), and train your child’s motor and logic skills. We are proud that the Geomag ranges have been STEM.org authenticated. Below, you’ll find a selection of our favourite toys both for school-age children, as well as younger ones to better prepare them for their school experience – because learning doesn’t start when you begin school. It starts when you’re born.
The Magicube (1-5)
Magicube is a range of building blocks designed for younger children (up to 5 years old), that harnesses the power of magnetism, and allows kids to explore the full extent of their imagination. These colourful cubes teach your child about magnetic fields, and building 3D models, while also training their spatial awareness, and training their manual building skills.
Geomag Classic (3-99+)
The classic Geomag range is ideal for any learner, no matter how old, or young. The classic Geomag range of toys also works with magnetic principles and allows your child to build complex 3D structures that are unique and expressive of their artistic vision. The classic Geomag range uses magnetic rods, spheres made of steel, and plastic panels of all shapes and sizes, to give your child’s designs more variety and structure. The classic Geomag toys also come with various side attractions, like Glow or Glitter designs, and even an e-Motion range, that allows your child to build fun spinning tops and suspended designs.
Mechanics Motion & Gravity (7+)
The Mechanics Geomag toys build on that initial magnetic concept, to teach your children more complex principles of gravity, and magnetic motion, therefore they’re aimed at slightly older, school-age kids.
These complex building structures will stimulate your child’s inventiveness, and introduce them to new concepts, such as chain reactions, and magnetic repulsion (whereas until now, the Geomag toys had only taught them about magnetic attraction).
Geomag Pro-L (8+)
Bringing together all the best that Geomag has to offer, the Pro-L series is aimed at older learners, including tweens and teenagers (as well as grown-ups!) The Pro-L range uses steel spheres, much stronger magnetic rods, and plastic panels to design complex 3D structures. They are a great way to keep your child sharp over the summer, while also teaching them about the basic laws of physics.
These can serve as a great game to keep your kid entertained, or why not, even make for an exciting family evening, if you’re keen on joining in on the fun.
Our favourite Back-to-School Tips for Parents
Here are a few back-to-school tips.
1. Begin reintroducing a routine.
While it hasn’t technically been that long since school ended, kids tend to forget quickly, especially if these are still their first school years. Therefore, you need to start reintroducing a routine into their life as early as possible, to make the transition to their school life that much easier. These might mean setting a stricter bedtime and wake-up policy, setting a time frame for playtime, and organizing their bathroom activities (e.g., having a bath, brushing their teeth, etc.).
2. Engage them in Back-to-School planning.
It’s usually a good idea to get your child involved in Back-to-School activities, such as picking out a new backpack, organizing school supplies, picking their own notebooks, and so on. This builds up excitement, while also teaching your child some much-needed organisation skills.
3. Let them get accustomed to the space if it’s a new school.
Even if they’re just going to have a new teacher/class. It’s important to acknowledge in front of your child that first-day jitters are a thing and that they’re normal for everybody and at the end of their first day they will be just fine. If starting a new school, try to attend any possible orientation and introduction days, to make your child’s first day of school easier. Also, if possible, bring your child to the new school a few days early, to get accustomed to the space and route. Maybe get your child to hold a stopwatch and time how long it takes to walk, ride a bike, scoot or skate to school. That way you’ll know what time you need to set off.