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Why we LOVE this product!
This kit combines two things kids never tire of, magnets and drawing, and makes it all reusable: wipe the board and start a new dinosaur world. The case keeps the 41 magnets together, which is half the battle with magnet sets.
It is a good long-car-ride or restaurant activity that grows with kids from 3 to about 8.
Two things to weigh: dry-erase markers will need replacing, and the activity book is short at 13 pages.
Description
SKU:
31321
The Melissa & Doug Natural Play: Play, Draw, Create Reusable Drawing & Magnet Kit - Dinosaurs is a carry case that opens into a magnetic dry-erase board, with 41 dinosaur-themed magnets, 5 dry-erase markers and a 13-page spiral-bound dry-erase activity book.
What's inside
- 41 magnets
- Built-in magnetic dry-erase board
- 5 dry-erase markers with an eraser
- 13-page spiral-bound dry-erase activity book
- Take-along case with rope handles
How it works
Kids open the case flat, arrange the magnets into dinosaur scenes, draw around them and wipe clean to start again. The activity book has prompts to draw and complete. Everything packs back into the case.
What kids learn
- Creativity and storytelling: building and drawing scenes
- Fine motor skills: drawing and placing magnets
- Early drawing skills: following prompts in the activity book
Good to know before you buy
- Age: Melissa & Doug lists ages 3 to 8.
- Markers: dry-erase markers dry out over time and will need replacing.
- Price: $24.99 at Melissa & Doug when we checked.
Who it's for
Dinosaur-loving preschoolers and early-grade kids, and families who want a reusable activity for travel.
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About
Melissa & Doug
Melissa & Doug was founded in 1988 by Melissa and Doug Bernstein, a husband-and-wife team who wanted to create meaningful toys that inspire children's imaginations. Starting with a focus on hands-on play and classic wooden toys, the company grew into a widely recognized brand known for products that invite children to explore, create, and discover through their own ideas.
The brand's philosophy centers on purposeful, open-ended play. Its toys encourage children to take the lead, whether they're preparing an imaginary meal, running a pretend shop, building a world of their own, solving a puzzle, or experimenting with art materials. These everyday adventures give children opportunities to practice creativity, develop problem-solving skills, build confidence, and learn through experience.
Melissa & Doug offers a wide variety of products, including wooden toys, realistic pretend play sets, puzzles, arts and crafts, and developmental activities. Thoughtful details and durable designs help make play engaging and encourage children to return to their favorite toys in new ways as they grow.
With a commitment to screen-free play, quality, and sustainability, Melissa & Doug believes that some of the most valuable learning happens when children are free to imagine, experiment, and follow their curiosity.
