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The best drawing pad for creative kids

If your little one creates more drawings than you can count, you need a drawing pad at home. They’re the convenient paper savers with endless uses for your child’s fertile imagination. From toddlers to big kids, our top picks provide hours of entertainment at home or on the go.

Electronic drawing pads for kids are age-appropriate devices that introduce young children to technology. These educational toys help your child work on their writing and math while adding a creative element to their lessons. You’ll find that these handy tools make homeschooling and homework more fun for kids of all ages. Check out our favorites.

KOKODI LCD Writing Tablet

Best Electric Sketch Pad

The KOKODI LCD Writing Tablet is the kid-friendly doodle board that's safe for little eyes to use. With a colorful 10-inch LCD screen, this glare-free device won't tire your child's eyes even after extended use. Avoid wasted paper or messy paint with this toy's erase button, which gets the tablet ready for your child's next creation. The pad's replaceable battery lasts up to six months for endless fun and learning. This lightweight board is made of durable plastic and offers good shock resistance, in case of accidents.

CHUCHIK Magnetic Drawing Board Set

Best Magnetic Drawing Pad

Kickstart your little Picasso with the CHUCHIK Magnetic Drawing Board Set. This large tablet features an ergonomic design and sturdy plastic that's easy for little hands to handle but won't damage if they drop it. With four different colors, stencils, and a pen, your child will love to get creative while the other airplane passengers enjoy an undisturbed flight.

Jasonwell Aqua Magic Doodle Mat

Best with Accessories

Say good-bye to the boring whiteboard and hello to learning fun with the Jasonwell Aqua Magic Doodle Mat. With strong suction cups, this large mat attaches to the wall or the floor for kids to use over and over again. Just fill the magic pen with water and enjoy this non-toxic, mess-free mat that's educational and fun. It's colorful design and stencils feature letters and shapes to help your little one learn as they play. It includes magic pens, design booklet, stamps, drawing templates and drawing molds to provide endless play opportunities.

Artistic play doesn’t have to be messy. With the drawing pads on our list, kids of all ages can unleash their imagination and create endless works of art that leave no trace behind. They’re the innovative toys that all kids enjoy and that parents love because they’re so easy to use, and there’s no cleaning up to do.

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Make baked goods
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