What can you learn about magnets by playing with magnetic toys?

 "Look!  It sticks to the chair!"

 "Ms. Padgen, it doesn't want to stick!"
“On some sides it doesn’t stick. Mariana

  “It’s like a magnetic force!” Desmond

“Look at me, I’m lifting a magnet with a magnet.” Sebastian 

“When it’s not the right magnet type it pushes away..see?  It doesn’t connect.”  James  

 “Yeah, It pulls back.” Madisyn

“Why’s it not working?  I feel something.” Sory