Materials List:
– Plastic eggs
– Magnetic items such as bolts, bells, paper clips, and chenille sticks
– Non-magnetic items such as small rocks, pom poms, and erasers
– Magnetic wands
– Two baskets or containers for sorting

Preschool Learning Objectives:
1. Develop fine motor skills by using the magnetic wand to pick up small objects.
2. Develop critical thinking skills by sorting objects based on their magnetic properties.
3. Enhance vocabulary by discussing the concepts of magnetic and non-magnetic.

Teacher Instructions:
1. Fill about half of the plastic eggs with magnetic items and the other half with non-magnetic items.
2. Place all the eggs in a container or spread them out on a table.
3. Introduce the activity to the children and demonstrate how to use the magnetic wand to pick up the objects inside the eggs.
4. Encourage children to use the magnetic wand to sort the eggs into two baskets: Magnetic and Not Magnetic.
5. Provide support and guidance as needed, encouraging children to discuss their observations and reasoning during the sorting process.
6. After sorting, facilitate a group discussion to review the results and reinforce the concept of magnetic vs. non-magnetic.

Teacher Tips for Differentiated Instruction:
– Offer additional support to children who may have difficulty using the magnetic wand by demonstrating and providing hands-on guidance.
– Encourage advanced learners to explore further by predicting which items are magnetic before using the magnetic wand to test their hypotheses.

Assessment Suggestions:
– Observe and assess children’s ability to successfully sort the eggs into the Magnetic and Not Magnetic baskets.
– Listen to children’s explanations and reasoning during the sorting process to evaluate their understanding of the concept of magnetism.
– Encourage children to use new vocabulary words related to magnetism during the activity to assess their language development.