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Scratch art feels a little magical to kids: every line turns into a rainbow. This deluxe set adds variety with holographic and light catcher boards, and the easel frames mean the finished art gets displayed instead of lost.
It is a calm, screen-free activity that needs no paint or cleanup beyond a few flakes.
Two things to weigh: each board can only be used once, so 16 pictures go fast with an enthusiastic artist, and the scratched-off coating makes small crumbs.
Description
SKU:
5981
The Melissa & Doug Deluxe Combo Scratch Art Set has 16 scratch boards in four styles, two wooden stylus tools and three easel frames. Kids scratch away the black or white coating to reveal rainbow, holographic or see-through designs underneath.
What's inside
- 4 multicolor scratch boards
- 4 white-coated multicolor boards
- 4 light catcher boards for windows
- 4 silver holographic boards
- 2 wooden stylus tools
- 3 easel frames
How it works
Kids draw on a board with the wooden stylus, and wherever they scratch, the color underneath shows through. Finished pictures stand up in the easel frames, and light catcher boards go in a window so the light shines through.
What kids learn
- Art and creativity: drawing, pattern and contrast
- Fine motor skills: pencil control with the stylus
- Focus: a calm, quiet activity
Good to know before you buy
- Age: Melissa & Doug lists 4 and up.
- Mess: scratching makes small flakes of coating, so use a table or tray.
- Price: $24.99 at Melissa & Doug when we checked.
Who it's for
Kids who love drawing, quiet-time and travel activities, and a simple art gift for ages 4 and up.
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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.
