Remember that a magnetic fields are not visible unless you use a magnetic material to help show them. A magnetic field is the area around a magnet where it can have an effect. A magnetic field always goes from North to South A magnetic field is strongest at the poles.
There are two ways that you can show a magnetic field around a compass – Iron filings _ Compass.
Watch the video, this shows you how iron filings can be used to show a magnetic field
Watch the video, this shows you how compasses can be used to show a magnetic field
What about different shaped magnets? This is a horseshoe magnet