Magnetic Pad
Description
The magnetic stylus is your pen, the bead board is your paper, and your finger is the eraser as you use your imagination to draw and design.
Why we love this for traveling:
- This set has no loose parts.
- It is easy and compact to pack for travel.
- Skip the pattern cards and draw whatever object or picture that you want, maybe drawing something from a story you are reading.
- Use it as a tool to practice writing letters or numbers or drawing basic shapes. Draw/write, then use your finger to trace it as you erase it. (I usually have the kids say the number or letter verbally too, as they do each step.)
- Be relaxed about counting the dots and making the patterns exactly like the pattern cards because, even though each card shows all the dots, they are very small. Having to count them out could be tedious work for some.
- Start a pattern by drawing an image so the player can see the proportion and get an idea how to proceed.
- Take turns drawing on one pattern. You draw one feature, then let them draw a feature, to keep things on track and in perspective, but I must warn you, kids don’t share their magnetic pads easily.
- Let them add their own features to a pattern they have copied. Add a sun, bigger windows, smoke from the chimney, etc. to the house picture.
- Draw a prewriting shape or symbol. Then ask the individual to run their finger over the balls to get the feel of drawing the shape.
- Bring all the metal balls to the surface with the tool and then let the individual use his whole hand to push them back down for neat sensory input. The sensory feedback is really great and therefore we also use this as a multi-sensory way of learning by drawing letters, numbers and shapes.
- Isolate different fingers to push down the metal balls.
Works on spatial relations, eye-hand coordination, finger isolation, using a writing-type tool, efficient grasp, fine motor control, problem solving skills and executive functioning skills.
What's Included:
- 20 copy cards
- 1 pad ( Size A5)
- one magnetic wand
Let customers speak for us
Nice sturdy wooden toy that teaches while playing. Looks exactly like the picture
I am very happy with the quality of this game. It works on counting, quantity recognition, fine motor, social skills, mathematical language.
Bought this one for my Occupational Therapy practice. Kids love them. Great finemotor activity in addition to the "Magic magnetic wand"
Giving those tripod grips some extra muscle push at the beginning, now its getting much easier. Love these!
I am so happy I spent the money on these blocks, they are very calming to toddlers, and wish I could get more for older kids too.
Really very beautifully made, larger than the impression one has from the pics, my girls absolutely love them!!!
Lovely, sturdy, well made educational toy.excellent service and quick delivery. Thank you
I cannot recommend this product enough for a tactile motor integration activity.
Lots of giggles and joy out of a toddler for this game! And they don't even know they are working and learning at the same time!
This is a brilliant and fun game, even for adults!
Love this toy! As an OT I am always looking for toys that can help develop skills in a fun way. The time element makes the game extra challenging and fun, but I also love that I can downgrade this game easily by taking the time element away for the younger child or the child that is still developing the form constancy and spatial visualization skills. Would recommend this game to anyone!
Very versatile and great quality. Toddler loves them
These are so beautiful! My clients love to use these in my therapy room.