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DIY Magnetic Chalkboard Activity Tray!

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Be prepared for sick days with this fun DIY Magnetic Chalkboard Activity Tray for some fun quiet play when your kids are sick and laying on the couch. It also is fantastic for long car rides which are likely in your future with the coming holiday seasons! The uses are endless!

 

DIY Magnetic Chalkboard Activity Tray. Quick and easy project that is perfect for a travel activity in the car or for sick days on the couch. Great quiet time activity.

Sick days seem to hit at the worst times so it is good to prepare ahead of time and have some quiet time activities on hand along with some remedies in the cupboard. These activity trays are great for couch time! Other favorite activities for quiet time include my DIY finger puppet kit, cloud dough cupcake sensory bin, and sick day playdough.

 

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.

 

DIY Magnetic Chalkboard Activity Tray. Quick and easy project that is perfect for a travel activity in the car or for sick days on the couch. Great quiet time activity.
 

  1. Begin by roughing up the surface of the cookie sheet with steel wool.
  2. Next, follow the directions on the can of chalkboard spray paint and allow it to fully dry.
  3. Once it dries you are ready to play! Place magnetic letters, numbers and clips on the tray and grab the chalk.

 

DIY Magnetic Chalkboard Activity Tray. Quick and easy project that is perfect for a travel activity in the car or for sick days on the couch. Great quiet time activity.
 

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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  1. Allyson Becker says

    November 8, 2015 at 5:27 pm

    Forget the kids. When I am sick, I need one of these.

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  2. Robin (Masshole Mommy) says

    November 9, 2015 at 3:18 pm

    What a great way to make being home sick a little less boring šŸ™‚ I love this idea.

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  3. Stacie says

    November 9, 2015 at 4:15 pm

    What a terrific idea. I needed one of these growing up. What a great way to stop the boredom.

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  4. Amber Edwards says

    November 9, 2015 at 4:27 pm

    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.

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  5. Dawn Lopez says

    November 9, 2015 at 4:47 pm

    Great idea! I’ve never thought about doing something like that before. It seems so easy too, bonus!

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  6. Lisa says

    November 9, 2015 at 7:34 pm

    This is a great idea! I have toddler twins that would put this too a lot of use!

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  7. Elizabeth L says

    November 9, 2015 at 9:54 pm

    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.

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    • Sarah Must Have Mom says

      November 10, 2015 at 12:46 am

      Exactly.

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  8. Crystal says

    November 9, 2015 at 11:46 pm

    It’s here. Cold & flu season has begun, and two of my kids already have the sniffles. I need to make this quick.

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    • Sarah Must Have Mom says

      November 10, 2015 at 12:45 am

      It is a great way to keep them engaged and resting.

      Reply
  9. Aubrey says

    November 9, 2015 at 11:58 pm

    What a great idea. It turned out really cute.

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    • Sarah Must Have Mom says

      November 10, 2015 at 12:45 am

      Thank you.

      Reply
  10. Scarlet says

    November 9, 2015 at 11:59 pm

    Fun and easy. Great idea!

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  11. Janis @MommyBlogExpert says

    November 10, 2015 at 12:44 pm

    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.

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  12. Amy Desrosiers says

    November 10, 2015 at 1:20 pm

    Very cute idea for kids who are just starting to learn about ABCS or kids practicing spelling words.

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    • Sarah Must Have Mom says

      November 11, 2015 at 12:43 am

      The possibilities are really endless with it.

      Reply
  13. candice says

    November 10, 2015 at 6:24 pm

    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.

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    • Sarah Must Have Mom says

      November 11, 2015 at 12:42 am

      It would be a great road trip activity also.

      Reply
  14. Paula H says

    November 11, 2015 at 8:47 am

    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?

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  15. Liz Mays says

    November 11, 2015 at 12:16 pm

    I’d pull it out just when they were sick so that it would be a special activity. It’s such a good idea!

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  16. Marie says

    March 11, 2016 at 11:32 pm

    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!

    Reply
  17. Michelle James says

    March 16, 2016 at 9:51 pm

    Such a great project! I love your creativity! Thanks for sharing at #HomeMattersParty

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