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MAGNA-TILES Arctic Animals 25-Piece Set - Magnetic Building Toy | Knowledge Crates

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If your kid is the type who lines up animal figures and then immediately wants to “build them a home,” this set is your shortcut to meaningful play (without you turning into a full-time zookeeper). The MAGNA-TILES Arctic Animals Set gives kids a polar world they can build, rebuild, and change every day—igloos, research stations, icy tunnels, you name it.

What’s included: 25 pieces total, including magnetic tiles plus arctic animal figures. It’s sized perfectly for quick builds that still feel satisfying, and the animal figures add instant story play—so it doesn’t turn into “build it once and it sits on a shelf.”

Why it’s great: This set hits the sweet spot between open-ended building and themed pretend play. Kids get STEM learning through hands-on construction—spatial reasoning, balance, symmetry, problem-solving, and the fine art of “how do I make this stand up?” (a real engineering question, honestly). Then they layer in imaginative play with polar animals, habitats, and adventures. It’s screen-free, quiet enough for a calmer afternoon, and engaging enough to last longer than a snack break.

Who it’s perfect for: Ages 3+ and especially great for animal lovers, builders, and kids who like to create a “scene” and then act it out. It’s a helpful tool for homeschool families who want an easy way to add geography and science vocabulary into play (“habitat,” “ice floe,” “migration,” “camouflage”) without making it feel like a lesson.

Unit study connection: Pairs perfectly with our Explore Polar Habitats unit study for grades 2–5 and our Winter with Jan Brett unit study for younger learners. Use it as a hands-on add-on while you read about polar regions, compare Arctic vs. Antarctic animals, or set up a “story scene” from your winter read-alouds—no extra prep required. Parents also love that the pieces are sturdy, easy to wipe clean, and fast to put away—because magnetic tiles should not require a 40-minute sorting project at the end.

Additional Information: This set contains products not manufactured by the seller. Please be advised that crates may contain small parts that may not be suitable for children under 3 years. Do not consume crate contents.

  • 5 arctic animal figurines: Whale, Penguin, Seal, Polar Bear, Baby Polar Bear
  • Patterned tundra ice & footprint tiles
  • Geometric tile mix: squares, triangles, and quarter circles with Arctic motif details 
  • Magnetic construction pieces that click together securely yet pull apart safely

Who it’s perfect for:

Ages 3+ and especially great for animal lovers, builders, and kids who like to create a “scene” and then act it out. It’s a helpful tool for homeschool families who want an easy way to add geography and science vocabulary into play (“habitat,” “ice floe,” “migration,” “camouflage”) without making it feel like a lesson.

We work hard to process and ship all in-stock orders as quickly as possible! While we strive to ship same day, but please allow up to three business days for processing. As a small business, we appreciate your patience and are committed to getting your order out the door as fast as we can.

  • For out-of-stock items, please contact us for a more specific timeline on when the item will be restocked, we're happy to help!
  • For new releases, including our upcoming unit crates, will ship after the product's official release date. Crates are released on September 1st, December 1st, March 1st, and June 1st.

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  • We ship via UPS and USPS, with shipping costs calculated at checkout based on your location. 
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At this time, we only ship within the U.S. Thank you for your understanding and for supporting our small business! 

Educational Benefits

  • Geometry & Spatial Reasoning
    Kids intuitively learn shapes, symmetry, angles, and 3D volume as they build.
  • Patterning & Early Math Concepts
    Building repeated structures supports understanding of sequences, ratios, and fractions in disguise.
  • Fine Motor & Hand-Eye Coordination
    Manipulating pieces into place strengthens finger control, alignment, and precision.
  • Problem Solving & Engineering Thinking
    When a tower tumbles or a wall wobbles, children adapt, redesign, and innovate.
  • STEAM Integration
    This is math, geometry, physics, and art all wrapped in one colorful open-play experience.
  • Social Skills & Collaboration
    Working together on structures encourages communication, planning, and sharing of ideas.

MAGNA-TILES Arctic Animals 25-Piece Set...

$39.99
$39.99
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