level of ability: the child should be able to hold and use a writing utensil or hold and maneuver magnetic numbers and letters.
how it works: magnetic letters and numbers can be used on the board to communicate or to practice word building. some magnetic boards can also be written on with dry erase marker. the ones shown above can be folded up for storage or transportation.
possible uses: the person working with the child may use a marker or set of magnetic numbers or letters, then have the child mimic the use of the marker or magnetic characters. with this piece of technology, the person communicating with the child may write 