Free visual guide

Tent Magnetic Stick Build Guide

Build tent with 16 magnetic balls and rods. This free guide includes an exact piece list and 4 visual stages.

  • Level 1
  • 6 min
  • 16 pieces

Finished build

See the whole tent first.

Connect two triangular sides to create a 3D tent frame.

Finished Tent magnetic sticks build

Gather the pieces

Gather 16 magnetic balls and rods.

Colors can vary. Match the ball and rod types shown in the list before you begin.

PieceQuantity
Balls6
Short rods9
Long rods1
Total16

Build together

Follow 4 visual stages.

Use each picture as a prompt, then let the child find the next connection before moving on.

  1. Stage 1
    Tent, stage 1 of 4: Build the matching parts

    Build the matching parts

  2. Stage 2
    Tent, stage 2 of 4: Build across the next section

    Build across the next section

  3. Stage 3
    Tent, stage 3 of 4: Build across the next section

    Build across the next section

  4. Stage 4
    Tent, stage 4 of 4: Complete the structure

    Complete the structure

Continue in 3D

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The App adds a rotatable 3D model, closer inspection, private progress, and the complete build library.