Bottrill's Mini Message Boards - Set of 10

Looking for a fun and practical addition to your early years setting? Look no further than our Bottrills Mini Message Boards! Perfectly sized for a variety of activities, these A7 boards can be used in numerous creative ways across your EYFS classroom, from the writing area to the reading den, and beyond. These versatile boards fit seamlessly into any low activity tables, making them a fantastic resource for fine motor activities. Kids will love using these mini boards to write secret messages, jot down notes or even create mini signs for your tuff spot play area. It’s like having a tiny chalkboard that never runs out of space—just add a marker and let their imagination take the lead!

Not only do these boards encourage writing and literacy skills, but they also provide endless opportunities for developing fine motor skills. A simple tool, but it can have a big impact when incorporated into your EYFS literacy activities. Kids can practice letter formation, mark making, and even work on their comprehension as they engage in mini-literacy projects. Keep them in a handy wicker basket near the reading area or tucked in a cosy writing corner for easy access, ensuring children have plenty of opportunities to use them throughout the day.  They’re a great fit for your reading shelter, making learning feel like an adventure with every board they grab!

At just A7 in size, they’re easy to handle, transport, and store. Pair them with coloured chalks to make mark-making activities even more fun and vibrant—perfect for encouraging creativity and engagement. They can be used time and again, offering both practical and educational benefits for children. And let’s be honest—who doesn’t love a little secret message fun? Trust us, even teachers will be tempted to leave a sneaky note on one of these boards!

Features

• Size: A7 – Small enough to fit in children’s hands, making them perfect for use in early years settings. Easy to store in a wicker basket or on low activity tables.
• Durable Surface: Perfect for repeated use in any literacy activities for early years, these boards are sturdy enough to withstand active use without wear and tear.
• Versatile Use: Ideal for the writing area, reading dens or even for mini sign-making in your tuff spot. Kids can get creative with these boards!
• Easy to Clean: Just wipe clean after use and they’re ready for the next literacy adventure—ideal for both nursery rhyme activities and early reading books.
• Compact and Convenient: Ideal for EYFS fine motor skills activities, they are small and lightweight, making them easily portable for different areas around your classroom.

Benefits

• Supports Literacy Development: These mini boards are a fantastic tool for supporting early years literacy activities, helping children practice letter formation, mark-making, and writing their first words.
• Encourages Fine Motor Skills: Using the boards to write or draw helps children refine their fine motor skills, promoting hand-eye coordination and strengthening fingers and hands for tasks like forming letters.
• Enhances Literacy Activities: These boards can be incorporated into a variety of literacy activities for early years settings, from writing stories in the reading den to forming letters at low activity tables.
• Promotes Independent Learning: With their small size, children can easily manage these boards on their own, allowing them to practice literacy skills independently and creatively, while also fostering self-confidence.
• Perfect for Multi-Use Learning Spaces: Ideal for writing areas, reading stations, or story sacks for early years, these mini boards are a great tool for reinforcing literacy concepts across different learning environments.