As always, we get pointed in the direction of great ideas/tips/strategies from Paula Kluth's 'Differentiation Daily" Blog http://differentiationdaily.com/author/paulakluth/
like this one:
Do you have students who can show you better than they can tell you? Create these simple magnet maps to allow students to answer questions without having to write or explain an answer. Let them show you regions of the United States. Ask them to point to the states, cities, or landmarks you are studying. Have them assemble the map without cues or a visual.
Here are directions on how to make your own!!!
Keep in mind, you don't have to use magnets only on maps, you can create magnetic puzzles, words/letters, graphs, charts, or geometric shapes.
here's how:
