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.