Getting kids involved in drawing and painting is a fun way to express their creativity and hone their artistic skills.
Thankfully, there are some useful devices to help them with their artwork. An art projector or writing board is a great way to support kids' burgeoning art skills whilst encouraging them to challenge themselves with different images and special effects.
Drawing stimulates the left and right hand sides of your child's brain, increasing their problem-solving ability and motor skills. Using tools to practice their creativity can help them perform better at school and keep them occupied at home for hours. So, whether your child fancies themselves as a budding artist, or you'd just like something to help build their creative confidence, we've rounded up the best kids' drawing projector and kids drawing board to help you find the one that is right for you.
All the products on our list come highly recommended, however if you're short on time, here is our top children's drawing projector that is high-quality, supports kids' learning and and has lots of added extras.
1. Sketcher Projector, smART
The smart Sketcher Projector allows kids to trace and sketch confidently with their pre-loaded ‘learn to draw’ pictures, or you can use their free app to load your own photos if you want to encourage kids to get experimental with painting. It has lots of other activities like tracing, writing and learning to spell to keep small hands busy, making it a good choice for both young children and older ones keen to practice homework.
Main Features
Price: £67
Ages: 5 years and over
Pre-loaded ‘learn to draw’ pictures
Load your own photos with the free app
Easy to use buttons to move through steps
50+ smart activities with interactive sounds and special effects
A bright surface and slim design makes this an easy-to-use, lightweight option for young artists to trace detailed pictures for colouring or painting. It even comes with tracing sheets for inspiration and the frame will hold any art project in place.
This kids' projector for drawing is a great option for getting creative without the need for paper and pencil. Instead, the light-up pegs give a neon effect to whatever image your child creates. The Lite-Brite is also a useful tool to teach kids how to replicate their favourite shapes without worrying about rubbing out mistakes.
Main Features
Price: £19.99
Ages: 4 years and over
Fun design templates
Battery-powered LED lights
Can be used as a neon sign to decorate bedrooms
Helps develop hand-eye coordination and motor skills
A great all-rounder, this tablet's tools for learning making it an ideal choice for the tween age-group. Use it for grammar, language learning and counting homework or just for some fun scribbling. Like with pen and paper, kids can create thinner or thicker lines depending on how hard they push, and all mistakes can be erased with a single button.
The SuperGraph has a unique viewer that allows kids to copy any picture in the easel, bringing them a step closer to producing life-like artwork. It doesn’t require a power supply so is lightweight and portable, making it perfect for family holidays.
6. Scribble And Play LCD Writing Tablet + Stylus, Boogie Board
A small, easy to transport electronic notepad that keeps kids entertained with no need for crayons, markers or chalk. The reusable, portable surface doesn't require charging and is made to feel just like using paper and pen, making it a perfect companion in cars, planes and on the go.
Let kids express their imagination whilst they scribble and draw on this paperless board. With no need for paper or pens, getting creative with this tablet will also leave your furniture and walls mark-free. Perfect for home-schooling or for use on the move, the handy erase feature means everything they draw can easily be erased to start over again, making this an eco-friendly option too.
Main Features
Price: £24.99
Ages: 2 years and over
Eco-friendly, saving up to 50,000 sheets of paper
Encourages child development
15-inch board
No mess
Smooth and realistic - like writing on paper
Erase button - great for children using the tablet to help with speech difficulties
Light screens are a brilliant way to build up kids confidence with tracing, allowing them to practice imitating their favourite artist before they do it by themselves. This Glow Art board is great for bringing tracing to life with light and colour settings that animate your child’s works of art.
The Disney projector is perfect for kids with a passion for films. It's a simple projector that still allows them to practice fine-tuning their favourite Cars characters as they trace and draw. Why not get kids to try painting their favourite character once they have drawn it? The colourful options are sure to get their imaginations racing (sorry!).
Kidadl Best Buys selects the top parent-recommended products across the web for families of all ages. If you liked our suggestions for drawing projector for kids, then why not take a look at these baby musical instruments for your mini-maestros, or check out these science kits to make your child's learning fun.
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Bachelor of Arts specializing in French with Film Studies, Bachelor of Arts (Year Abroad) specializing in Literature, History, Language, Media, and Art
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Georgia is an experienced Content Manager with a degree in French and Film Studies from King's College London and Bachelors degree from Université Paris-Sorbonne. Her passion for exploring the world and experiencing different cultures was sparked during her childhood in Switzerland and her year abroad in Paris. In her spare time, Georgia enjoys using London's excellent travel connections to explore further afield.
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