Today my one-year-old grandson discovered the properties of magnetism.
He found an eight or so inch diameter metal bull's-eye identical to those found in bars and taverns. He also found the dart that goes with the set, red plastic with a small magnet embedded in the tip.
He approached the bull's-eye with the dart, and when close enough the dart clamped on to the metal.
A small look of surprise, a chuckle. He tried again with another part of the bull's-eye and the same thing happened. This was his "Eureka" moment. He gave such a delighted laugh it just melted our hearts. And of course he continued proving that metal attracts magnets.
His new favorite pastime lasted till bedtime.
What will he discover tomorrow?
"Magnetism, as you recall from physics class, is a powerful force that causes certain items to be attracted to refrigerators.
--Dave Barry"
We have much refrigerator space available to test and prove the reality of magnetism. And dozens of magnetic letters, numbers, pictures, etc. to keep an inquisitive child busy for hours.
--Cat
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