Is this safe for a 3-year-old?

The set is rated for ages 3 to 8, but it contains small magnets. Keep it away from children under 3 and from any child who still mouths toys.

What comes in the box?

You get 42 magnets, five dry-erase markers with an eraser, a built-in magnetic dry-erase board, a 13-page spiral-bound activity book and the take-along case.

Can more than one child use it at once?

The play surface is a single case lid, so it works best for one child at a time. A second child can use the activity book alongside.

How do you clean the board and markers?

Wipe the dry-erase surface with the included eraser or a dry cloth. Recap markers right after use so they do not dry out.

Is it good for car and plane trips?

Yes. The case closes with everything inside and has rope handles, which is the main reason owners buy it for travel.

How does it compare with a plain magnetic play board?

It adds markers, an activity book and a storage case, so there is more to do and less to pack separately. A plain board is simpler and has fewer loose pieces to lose.

Where is the Melissa & Doug Arts and Crafts Kit cheapest?

At Cullen's Babyland & Playland, for $16.99, 27% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

Where can I buy the Melissa & Doug Arts and Crafts Kit?

8 stores we checked sell it, including Cullen's Babyland & Playland, Melissa & Doug, Christianbook.com, ThriftBooks.com, Bookshop.org.

Melissa & Doug Arts and Crafts Kit

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$16.99at Cullen's Babyland & PlaylandChecked Nov 10

27% under what the other stores charge

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What reviewers say

Owners generally describe it as a well-made, genuinely portable activity set that keeps kids busy on trips and quiet afternoons. Praise centers on the all-in-one case and reusable pieces; criticism focuses on marker durability and lost magnets.

What people mention

PortabilityPraisedOwners like that the case holds everything and is easy to carry on trips.
Marker qualityCriticisedReviewers say the dry-erase markers can dry out or smear with heavy use.
MagnetsMixedThe magnets are a hit for play but easy to lose and a choking risk for kids under 3.
ReusabilityPraisedParents value that the board and book wipe clean and can be used again and again.
Activity bookMixedSome kids work through the 13 pages quickly and want more variety.

About the Melissa & Doug Arts and Crafts Kit

This ocean-themed kit combines a reusable drawing board with magnet play. The take-along case has rope handles and stores all the pieces. It opens to become a play surface, and it includes a built-in magnetic dry erase board.

The kit comes with 42 magnets, 5 dry-erase markers with an eraser, and a 13-page spiral-bound dry-erase activity book. The play is screen-free and hands-on. It is made for children ages 3 to 8 and supports fine motor skills, creative expression, and narrative thinking.

The case is made with recycled materials and soy-based inks. The product is made with FSC-certified materials (FSC C156584), which applies to new inventory only.

Theme

Ocean

Age range

3 to 8 years

Magnets

Markers

5 dry-erase markers with an eraser

Activity book

13-page spiral-bound, dry-erase

Case

Take-along, with rope handles

Board