Magnet Drawing Board

Visual motor control, fine motor strength, and pre-writing skills

The Magnet Drawing Board is a reusable, screen-free activity that supports early visual-motor integration, hand control, and pre-writing skills through play.

Using a magnetic stylus, children trace patterns, shapes, and lines by lifting small metal beads to the board's surface. The slow, controlled movement encourages precision, bilateral coordination and sustained attention, all without the pressure of pencils, paper or perfection.

Designed for calm, focused engagement at home, in therapy sessions, or in classrooms.

What's Included

• 1 × Magnetic drawing board

• 1 × Magnetic stylus

• 5 × A5 double-sided activity cards (10 activities total)

Skills Supported

• Visual motor integration

• Hand–eye coordination

• Fine motor control and precision

• Pre-writing and early handwriting readiness

• Attention, planning and sequencing

Why OTs Love This Tool

• Encourages slow, intentional movement

• Builds strength without fatigue

• No mess, no clean-up, no consumables

• Ideal for children who avoid pencils or struggle with pressure control

• Easy to grade up or down depending on ability

How to Use

1. Place an activity card next to the board

2. Use the magnetic stylus to trace the pattern

3. Encourage smooth, continuous movements

4. Reset by gently pressing the beads back down

Can be used independently or with adult guidance.

Who It’s For

• Children developing pre-writing skills

• Learners needing extra visual motor practice

• OT sessions, classrooms and home programmes

• Calm regulation through focused, hands-on play