BLACKBOARD CRATE WRITING BOARDS (4) - BLACKBOARDS ONLY

Being a practitioner is an exciting role, but let's face it even the greatest of us run out of ideas sometimes! That's where our Blackboard Crate Writing Boards come in, offering instant ideas to keep you inspired in your outdoor educational setting. It's the kind of thing you can keep in your toddler. These writing boards help with literacy development in early years, particularly focusing on essential skill for building early reading and writing confidence. Let's talk practicality. This is a portable resource that's always ready to go perfect ascrate topper writing board, great addition to or. Mark making in early years is a key part of literacy in EYFS and helps build up fine motor skills activities EYFS, which are important for letter formation, which is the gateway to all future writing. Get those chalks ready, because these ideas will inspire students to explore their creativity. It's time to roll out the (available separately) gather around, and get started because these ideas will have your learners thinking outside the box. Our Blackboard Crate Writing Boards encourage mark-making in early years with a tactile, hands-on approach. Learners can practice forming letters, shapes, numbers, or funny faces! Let's chalk it up to a win-win for both educators and learners. Features Set of four durable blackboard writing boards: A fantastic pack of four, ensuring multiple writing opportunities across your setting. Ideal for group work, free play, or setting up separate activity stations for a variety of literacy and role play themes. Fits standard crates perfectly (W37.5cm x L47cm): Designed to sit snugly on top of standard, instantly transforming them into engaging writing surfaces. No need for extra furniture-just pop them on and get writing! Wipe-clean surface for endless creativity: The smooth blackboard surface allows for repeated use with or liquid chalk pens. Easy to clean, so EYFS practitioners can wave goodbye to mountains of scrap paper while keeping activities fresh and exciting. Perfect for role play, mark-making, and construction: Whether used for making signs, jotting down menus in the, or labelling a ‘construction site,' these boards offer countless opportunities to integrate literacy across the curriculum. Versatile and adaptable for EYFS settings From indoor writing areas to outdoor play spaces, these boards can be used anywhere. Ideal for encouraging spontaneous writing, setting up dedicated literacy zones, or even creating a ‘message board' for children to communicate with their peers. Benefits Encourages early mark-making and writing skills: A fantastic way to support literacy development in early years, helping children build confidence in writing, drawing, and letter formation through play-based learning. Supports independent and group learning: With four boards in a set, children can work collaboratively or independently, fostering both social interaction and individual creativity in literacy-based activities. Brings literacy into every corner of the setting: No need to restrict writing to the literacy area-these boards make it easy to embed writing activities into role play corners, construction zones, and outdoor spaces. Promotes sustainability with a reusable writing surface: Reduce paper waste by providing an eco-friendly alternative to worksheets and scrap paper. Plus, no risk of losing whiteboard markers-just good old-fashioned chalk! Encourages storytelling, role play, and communication: Ideal for early years storytelling activities, these boards help children express their ideas, illustrate narratives, and engage in mark-making linked to communication and language development.