{"product_id":"magnetic-mosaic-tiles","title":"Montessori Magnetic Mosaic — Pattern \u0026 Picture Tiles, Ages 3–7","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe pieces stay where they're put — which is why this one works in a car.\u003c\/strong\u003e Magnetic shape tiles on a board, used to copy a design or invent one. No loose parts rolling under a seat, no restarting because someone knocked the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat it's actually good for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo things. First, \u003cstrong\u003eshape and colour composition\u003c\/strong\u003e — seeing that a picture is made of triangles and squares is the same skill that later becomes reading diagrams. Second, and more practically, it's one of the very few creative activities that survives being done on a lap.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eParents consistently report the same use: flights, waiting rooms, restaurants. It's quiet, it's self-contained, and it doesn't need a flat surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAge guidance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3 to 7.\u003c\/strong\u003e Three and four year olds fill the board with colour. Five and six copy the pattern cards accurately. Seven-year-olds design their own pictures and get precise about symmetry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMaterials\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMagnetic tiles with the magnets sealed inside the moulded body of each piece — nothing is glued on and no magnet is exposed. Backing board, pattern cards and carry case included. As with any magnetic toy, it suits children who are past putting things in their mouths.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it good for travel?\u003c\/strong\u003e It's one of the best in this range — the magnets are the whole reason.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre the magnets strong enough?\u003c\/strong\u003e They hold at an angle but release easily for small fingers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan two children share it?\u003c\/strong\u003e One board, so it works better as a solo or turn-taking activity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little Cubs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47895137747121,"sku":"CJTY271317701AZ","price":59.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/8476\/6897\/files\/mos-01-hero-v2.webp?v=1789510168","url":"https:\/\/little-cubs.com\/products\/magnetic-mosaic-tiles","provider":"Little Cubs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}