On the Woopie magnetic board, children pull small metal balls with a magnetic pen to make pictures, mosaics and letters. No mess and no batteries.

This magnetic bead drawing board works by magnetic attraction, which makes it fascinating to play with. With the pen, your child pulls balls one by one or in rows to create pictures that can be made again and again. The board is also designed for learning the alphabet, writing and reading. The balls are sealed inside the board, so nothing gets lost or spilled. It suits home, travel and car journeys. Designed for children aged 3 and up.

What your child develops

• Manual skills. Guiding the pen and pulling balls take precise movements.
• Hand-eye coordination. Each ball has to go exactly where it is needed.
• Creativity. Mosaics and pictures come from your child's own ideas.
• Patience. A detailed picture takes concentration.
• Letters. Children can trace letters and learn the alphabet.

How to play

Start with simple lines and shapes: a circle, a heart, a sun. Then try writing the first letter of your child's name and say it together.

The board is perfect on the go – nothing spills or smudges in the car or on a plane.

A great gift

The magnetic board is a small but useful gift for children aged 3 and up – something to bring when visiting or a travel toy.

What's in the box

• 1 magnetic board with sealed-in metal balls
• 1 magnetic pen

Find more drawing boards in our drawing boards collection, or more ideas for this age in toys for 3–5 year olds.