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Around its usual price right now (R 350,00 typical).
Lowest R 350,00 · highest R 350,00 over 32 snapshots.
Tracked since 07 Sept 2026.
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Magnetic Pad
No paper. No pens. No mess. Just a stylus, a surface full of tiny magnetic beads, and as much space to draw, write, and create as a child's imagination allows.
The Magnetic Pad is one of those quietly brilliant tools that earns its place in a school bag, a therapy room, a restaurant bag, and a long car journey all at once. Draw with the stylus. Erase with your finger. Start again. It really is that simple.
What's included:
Available styles: Black (includes stylus) — R350 | Aqua (includes stylus) — R350 | Replacement stylus — R59.95
What our OT says:
What looks like a drawing toy is actually doing a great deal of developmental work. Using the magnetic stylus requires a functional pencil grip and deliberate hand pressure, the same skills needed for writing. The bead surface provides rich tactile feedback as children draw, which supports sensory processing and helps reinforce letter and shape formation in a way that paper simply cannot.
The copy cards take this further, offering structured practice in pattern copying, visual perception, and spatial reasoning, all foundational skills for reading and writing readiness. And because the pad erases instantly, children can practise without the frustration of mistakes, which makes it particularly valuable for children who are reluctant writers or who struggle with pencil control.
One of our OT's favourite uses: write a letter or number on the pad and ask the child to trace over it with their finger as they say it aloud , multi-sensory learning at its best.
How to play:
Use the stylus to draw, write letters, copy patterns, or create freely on the bead surface. Run a finger across the surface to erase and start again. Use the printable copy cards for guided pattern and pre-writing practice.
Other ways to play:
Draw half a picture and ask your child to complete it, great for symmetry and spatial thinking. Take turns adding to a shared drawing. Practice writing letters or numbers, then erase and repeat. Use for counting, draw a number and ask your child to draw that many dots. Hide shapes in the beads by pressing them down and let your child find and trace them. Use as a quiet, screen-free activity during travel, restaurants, or church.