15 Magnetic Fridge Door Activities for Kids

Getting chores done with little kids around can be tough. I always found cooking healthy food a struggle when my kids wanted to play by my feet all the time. So I decided to try some Fridge Door Activities instead. It was the perfect spot because they were still playing in the same room as me, but I had enough space to work on dinner safely.

Here are some fun play ideas that are perfect for the fridge door.

Disclosure: Adult supervision is required for all activities at all times.

Fridge Door Activities for Kids

1. DIY Magnetic Ball Run

Learn how to make a DIY Magnetic Ball Run. A fun and easy STEM activity for kids where they will experiment with gravity, angles and speed.

Transform your fridge door into a playground with this DIY Magnetic Ball Run. Kids can use their engineering skills to create a ball run that snakes down the door. All you need are some toilet paper rolls and magnetic tape to make your own set.

2. DIY Magnetic Jigsaw Puzzle

Create your own magnetic jigsaw puzzle to pay with on your fridge door! With magnetic tape you can turn regular puzzle pieces into magnetic puzzles. It’s a fantastic way to keep your little ones busy, while you’re busy cooking.

3. Magnetic Salt Dough Christmas Decorations

Learn how to make magnetic salt dough Christmas decorations for the fridge door. Toddlers and preschoolers will love decorating this tree again and again while the real tree gets left alone.

Don’t you just love this great idea for creating custom magnets. These Magnetic Salt Dough Christmas Decorations are not only fun to make but also fun to play with. Let your young kids make their own Christmas tree on your fridge door and hopefully they’ll leave the real tree alone.

4. Magnetic Sensory Wall

Create a sensory haven for the smallest family member with a Magnetic Sensory Wall. This activity is perfect for babies and toddlers, which encourages them to explore different textures and movements. All you need to do is make some DIY sensory lids and hang them up on your fridge door using strong clip magnets. How easy is that?

5. Magnetic Craft Stick Pictures

Grab your copy of these free Magnetic Craft Stick Pictures. The free flash cards will show your kids how to make various shapes using only popsicle sticks. It’s a fun way to play while you’re busy with housework.

Print the Craft Stick Picture Cards

6. Magnetic Color Sort Puzzle for Kids

Introduce your kids to colors and sorting with this DIY Magnetic Color Sort Puzzle. Set it up on your fridge door for easy access and let your kids play.

7. Fridge Door Pom Pom Drop

Develop fine motor skills in babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with the Fridge Door Pom Pom Drop Activity. This play idea is quick and easy to set up.

This Fridge Door Pom Pom Drop uses pom poms, toilet rolls, and painters tape to create an easy activity for babies and toddlers. It’s a simple, yet engaging way to teach gravity and fine motor skills while they play.

8. Zebra Sticky Wall

This zebra sticky wall is a fantastic zoo activity for kids. Develop fine motor skills and more in toddlers and preschoolers.

Strengthen your child’s upper body strength and coordination with this Zebra Sticky Wall activity. By sticking the contact to the fridge door instead of the usual wall, you can keep an eye on your kids while you’re busy in the kitchen.

9. Giraffe Sticky Wall

Develop fine motor skills with a giraffe sticky wall. This is a fun and easy example of zoo activities for kids.

Place this beautiful giraffe activity on your fridge door and watch your kids get creative. The Giraffe Sticky Wall not only decorates your kitchen but also offers a unique opportunity for children to work on their fine motor skills.

10. Color Match Puzzles

Learning colors is easy with these magnetic color match puzzles. Made with printable puzzles and magnetic sheets, they’re a hands-on way for kids to sort and group while playing.

11. Sticker Shapes

This sticker shapes fine motor activity is a fun way for toddlers and preschoolers to learn shapes and develop fine motor skills.

Encourage precision and hand-eye coordination with the Sticker Shapes activity. First, stick the sheet to the fridge door, then let your kids copy the lines with stickers. Easy peasy.

12. Sticky Wall Koala

A sticky wall koala is a fantastic example of Australia activities for kids. Perfect for toddlers and preschoolers develop fine motor skills.

Explore Australian animals and have fun with this Sticky Wall Koala activity. It’s an educational and fun way for kids to learn about wildlife while engaging in creative play.

13. Rain Sticky Wall

Help kids develop fine motor skills with this rain sticky wall activity. Fun and easy weather activities for toddlers and preschoolers.

Keep your kids entertained with this Rain Sticky Wall. It’s a great way to engage them in a easy activity while you’re busy in the kitchen.

14. Magnetic Letter Match Activity

Teach your child the alphabet in a fun, interactive way with this Magnetic Letter Match Activity. Using ABC fridge magnets, kids can match letters to an alphabet stuck onto the fridge door, enhancing their literacy skills while playing.

Photo: ABCs of Literacy

15. Magnetic Blocks on the Fridge Door

Turn your refrigerator door (or garage door) into a canvas with these fun ideas for magnetic blocks. From building pictures to exploring geometric shapes, these tiles offer endless possibilities for imaginative play and learning.

Photo: Teaching Mama

Are you going to try any of these Fridge Door Activities with your kids?
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