DIY Magnetic Chalkboard Activity Tray!
Magnetic Activity Tray
Magnetic chalkboard activity trays have so many fun uses! Use them for fun, play and learning. Some ideas for use include:
- practicing math problems
- learning short words
- spelling practice
- tic tac toe
- coloring tray
- chalk art
- magnet play
How To Make Magnetic Chalkboard Activity Tray
This do it yourself magnetic activity tray is super fun and inexpensive. You’ll need the following supplies:
- A cheap cookie sheet – I found mine for $1 at Walmart!
- chalkboard spray paint
- letter and number magnets
- chalk
I found some magnetic clips on Amazon too and those are perfect for holding papers in place while the kids color them. The magnetic letters are great for practicing letters and words.
- Begin by roughing up the surface of the cookie sheet with steel wool.
- Next, follow the directions on the can of chalkboard spray paint and allow it to fully dry.
- Once it dries you are ready to play! Place magnetic letters, numbers and clips on the tray and grab the chalk.
It’s that easy! These are perfect lap trays for the kids. Not only are they great entertainment on the couch or in the car, but they also double as a tray to eat their meals on! Whether they are sick on the couch and eating crackers or they are in the car on a road trip, you can use these trays to help them easily eat their meal away from the table.
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Forget the kids. When I am sick, I need one of these.
What a great way to make being home sick a little less boring 🙂 I love this idea.
What a terrific idea. I needed one of these growing up. What a great way to stop the boredom.
I am so loving this chalkboard activity tray! it is absolutely perfect for when my little ones are sick but still need some quiet activity ideas.
Great idea! I’ve never thought about doing something like that before. It seems so easy too, bonus!
This is a great idea! I have toddler twins that would put this too a lot of use!
This craft is a great way to help keep kid busy during sick days. They can rest and yet have some fun at the same time.
Exactly.
It’s here. Cold & flu season has begun, and two of my kids already have the sniffles. I need to make this quick.
It is a great way to keep them engaged and resting.
What a great idea. It turned out really cute.
Thank you.
Fun and easy. Great idea!
Such a great way to entertain kids when they’re sick in bed. This would be great for the car too, so kids can do something other than watch movies on a roadtrip.
Very cute idea for kids who are just starting to learn about ABCS or kids practicing spelling words.
The possibilities are really endless with it.
this is such a simple and great idea. this would be helpful for long car trips too. we love that maty’s rub. its smells so so good and is great for helping with congestion.
It would be a great road trip activity also.
What a great idea! Reading books is great and all but when you’re sick its still nice to be able to “do” something! I haven’t heard of Maty’s brand before. Must be a US thing?
I’d pull it out just when they were sick so that it would be a special activity. It’s such a good idea!
This is such a great idea! What a fun way to keep kids entertained when they are under the weather. Thanks for sharing at Merry Monday!
Such a great project! I love your creativity! Thanks for sharing at #HomeMattersParty