Bring farmyard fun to craft time with Jaques of London’s Farm Day Magnetic Art Board, a double-sided children’s easel set that’s perfect for sparking creativity through drawing, storytelling, and imaginative play. This kids’ art board features a reversible design with a chalkboard on one side and a whiteboard on the other, giving little artists a fresh canvas whenever inspiration strikes.
Complete with magnetic farm animal pieces, easy-grip pens and chalk, and a quick-wipe sponge, it’s an ideal mess-free art set for preschoolers and toddlers. Whether used for farm-themed drawing, early mark making, or hands-on fine motor skill play, this portable magnetic art toy is the perfect way to promote creativity while keeping playtime screen-free and joyful. Suitable for ages 3 and up, and beautifully presented in our signature ribbon-tied packaging.
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- ⭐ Magnetic Art Board Reversible with chalkboard and whiteboard sides
- ⭐ Magnetic Farmyard Characters Includes a fun range of farm animals
- ⭐ Art Accessories Easy-grip chalks, pens, and a quick-clean sponge
- ⭐ Size 29.1cm x 22.2cm
- ⭐ Reversible Design – Chalkboard and whiteboard in one
- ⭐ Magnetic Animal Pieces – Interactive and farm-themed for engaging play
- ⭐ Easy to Use – Lightweight, portable, and great for travel or at-home use
- ⭐ Suitable for Ages 3+ – Designed to support early creativity and development
- ⭐ Inspires Creative Play – Great for drawing, storytelling, and imaginative role-play
- ⭐ Encourages Artistic Expression – Use chalk or whiteboard pens for versatile fun
- ⭐ Boosts Fine Motor Skills – Develops control and hand-eye coordination
- ⭐ Mess-Free Learning – Reusable, easy-clean surfaces for less mess and more fun
Independent Customer Reviews
4.81/5 from 53 reviews of this product
Delivery Information
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- £4.50 for all orders
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- £5.95 for all orders
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- £7.95 for all orders
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- £7.95 for all orders
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Returns FAQ's
We want you to absolutely love your new toy! 🧸💛 But if something’s not quite right, no worries, we make returns as easy as a game of tic-tac-toe! You’ve got until 31 January 2027 to send it back, hassle-free. 🎉 Want to know exactly how it works? Check out the process in our next question where we break it all down! 🔍✨
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Pop your item back in its original packaging and send it our way. 📦🚚 (Make sure it’s unused, and don’t forget your proof of postage!)
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How it compares
| Other Retailers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Design | Reversible chalkboard and whiteboard in one board | Single-surface easel, one drawing option only |
| What's included | Magnetic farm animals, chalks, pens and sponge in one set | Board sold alone, accessories bought separately |
| Presentation | Ribbon-tied signature packaging | Plain box or bag packaging |
| Maker | Made by Jaques of London, games maker since 1795 | Made by an unnamed or generic toy manufacturer |
Questions parents ask
Chalkboard or whiteboard, which side should I let my toddler use first?
This board is double-sided, so you do not have to choose. One side is a chalkboard and the other is a whiteboard, giving two surfaces on one easel. Many parents start younger toddlers on chalk since it wipes clean easily with the sponge included, then move to whiteboard pens as fine motor control improves. Both sides are reusable, so there is no wrong side to begin with.
What age is the Farm Day Magnetic Art Board actually suitable for?
It is listed as suitable for ages 3 and up, with the design aimed at preschoolers and toddlers who are working on early mark making. The easy-grip pens and chalk are sized for smaller hands, and the magnetic animal pieces add a storytelling element rather than requiring drawing skill alone. It also suits older children up to around 6, since the reversible board keeps offering something new.
Do the magnetic farm animals actually stick to the board, or is it just a drawing board with loose pieces?
The board is magnetic, so the included farm animal pieces attach to it directly rather than sitting loose beside it. This lets a child build a scene or tell a story on the board itself, then wipe the surface and start again without losing the pieces. It combines mark making with imaginative role play on the same easel rather than treating them as separate toys.
How do you clean chalk and pen marks off this kind of art board?
Both surfaces are described as quick-wipe and reusable, and a sponge is included in the box specifically for this. Chalk comes off the chalkboard side and whiteboard pen comes off the whiteboard side without needing anything beyond the supplied sponge. This is what makes it a mess-free art set for preschoolers, since there is no paint or permanent marker involved.
What comes in the box with the Farm Yard Tales Craft Kit?
You get the reversible magnetic art board itself, a set of magnetic farmyard character pieces, easy-grip chalks and pens, and a quick-clean sponge. Nothing else needs to be bought separately to start using it. The set is presented in Jaques' signature ribbon-tied packaging, which also makes it straightforward to give as a gift without extra wrapping.
How big is the Farm Day Magnetic Art Board, will it fit on a small table?
The board measures 29.1cm by 22.2cm, which is a compact, portable size rather than a large freestanding easel. It is described as lightweight and suited to travel as well as home use, so it can sit on a small table, a lap, or go in a bag. This makes it practical for flats, playrooms, or taking to a grandparent's house.
Is this a good first birthday or Christmas gift for a 3 year old who is not into screens?
It is aimed at ages 3 and up and is built around screen-free play, using chalk, pens, and magnetic animal pieces instead of any app or battery. The farm theme supports storytelling and imaginative play alongside drawing, so it works as a creative gift rather than a single-use toy. It arrives in Jaques' ribbon-tied packaging, which suits gifting occasions without extra wrapping needed.
Does this need batteries or charging like other kids' drawing toys?
No. It works with chalk and easy-grip pens on a reversible chalkboard and whiteboard surface, with magnetic animal pieces for added play. There is nothing to charge and nothing electronic involved, so it is ready to use straight from the box. The quick-wipe sponge is the only accessory needed to reset the board for the next drawing or story.
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Farm Yard Tales Craft Kit
Was £23.99
£15.49 35% off
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