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When I was contacted to review a Glow Art board, my interest was immediately piqued. It’s a transparent neon effect board that allows kids to draw, trace and colour anything they want at any time. I had not see them before, but as I have a creative 6 year old here, I looked into them a little more, and discovered this video giving an overview of the product and what it can do….
I love the light effects! Now, I’m sure I am not alone when I say I sometimes see products that I think look amazing, but then doubt they will be that good in reality? Yes, I am a toy cynic. So I was keen to see what my kids would make of the Glow Art board, especially my daughter as she absolutely adores her art and drawing. So she first sat and watched each of the YouTube videos showing her what the board can do and how to create different effects as I told her I could get her one. She loved watching them and was desperate for a board by the time they had finished, so fortunately, I had one ready and waiting for her!
The boards come in a slim box containing one board, four colouring pens and simple instructions. They do require 3 AA batteries, so we had to have a good old rummage to get both of the kids boards up and running.
The boards are light to handle and they feel sturdy enough for children, though I would caution against stepping on them – not sure they’d cope with that! They come in two colours, so Boo has a pink board and Little Man has a black one.
Once the batteries are in, they are good to go, so the kids got scribbling..
The pens are bright and colourful, and wipe away easily with a little kitchen roll or cloth. There’s a button you can see there on the right which operates the lights, and it can be switched off on the back of the board. The lights show up clearly in daylight and look even better in the dark! You’ll be able to see all of the different effects over on their YouTube channel.
Little Man, at 3, got in on the action, too. He started off by scribbling and experimenting with the different colours. He then asked Daddy to trace some pictures for him…
Which then got them both into tracing, a great extra dimension with these, I think. They are clear and work on both sides, so simply slot a book or picture underneath them, and trace away.
The Verdict?
I am impressed with these. I am pleased to find that they do live up to the videos and the kids love them.
For Boo, it is brilliant. She adores hers and has been drawing and doodling on it every day since she received it. She enjoys trying out the different effects, such as the frozen and 3D effects. It’s also so easily portable, so it has been out with us to her grandparents, for all to draw on there and I can see that they will make great travel toys. It’s early days, but there have been many, many pictures drawn on this so far and I see no signs of scratches or wear and tear yet.
It’s fair to say that it doesn’t hold Little Man’s attention as long as it does Boo’s, but then nothing does. What did interest me is that when his friend came to play a few days after he received this, this was the very first thing that he got out to show him, and proudly demonstrated to him how it worked. I can see this being brilliant for my son going forward as he learns to write, as it’s a lot more interesting to write on this than on paper. The ability to trace, or copy any writing that I put on the reverse will also be great for him as he masters his letters and numbers. I see this being a key homework tool for him in Reception.
Competition Time!
I now have a Glow Art Board up for grabs. To be in with a chance of winning it, enter using the rafflecopter below. The competition is open to UK entrants only and closes at 12am 18th August 2016. Good luck!
i love that it can be wiped away easily & start again so fab for holiday 🙂
I think my son would practice his writing more on this, pencil and paper just isn’t as fun!
That is sooo cool. I like the fact that its abit different to other toys. My nephew would love it x
This looks amazing. A sort of alternative iPad app…!
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It looks like a great toy to take away on holiday or when staying with family members
I don’t have any children but would love to win this prize to donate to charity, to go to Romania.
Good size, bright colours, and the children would love using it.
I like the way that children who struggle to d anything artistic can produce great results by tracing.
I like that you can trace things through the clear screen. 🙂
They look really cool! Love the colours
It helps a child to develop drawing skills, by tracing or just drawing what they think and with their drawings lighting up can only encourage them do do alot more, i think its brilliant
I like that it can all be wiped off and re-done
I like it can be wiped and reused and it is something different.
This is really cool, i like that they can trace with it as it could really help with my daughters writing and number skills ready for school as well as being fun 🙂
it looks fun!
looks great fun for kids
I think a great idea about the tracing and practising motor skills which my son needs to strengthen on and then see it glow
I think it looks so unique and so different to everything else on the market x
I love that you can trace anything that you want x
I like the fact that it wipes clean easily and i think it’s awesome that it glows. My kids would really like that.
I love this board it is exciting and innovative and makes art fun
It reminds me of stain glass windows – I think my kids would love it.
Looks fab, my kids love tracing from books and magazines so they would love this
we can leave fun messages for each other
I love that it can be wiped away easily and start again – great for car and plane journeys and for playing games such as hang man!
My girls would love this as they love anything arty and creative.
I love how it can be used to trace their favourite books
Would allow Florence to be creative over and over again!
It’s a good size, would be perfect to take on holiday and I love that it’s wipe clean and that the drawings light up.
i like that you can use it many times and of course that it glows!
That it’s totally mess free 🙂
I like that it can be used over and over again and is a bit more appealing than pen and paper.
DIFFERENT AND UNIQUE
drawings can be wiped away easily
I love that you can use it for tracing and it glows and looks pretty.
My sensory seeking son would love how it glows
That the children can trace pictures.
I love it easy wipe surface
trying out the different effects , love the 3d effect
I like the fact that it will glow in the dark. I think my little one will find that very entertaining.
I love the fact that you can trace anything and I believe my youngest one would be encouraged to write her own name and learn letters and numbers! Fantastic product!
This looks great fun for artistic kids and very rewarding to see awesome results each time.
It the sort of thing Id have absolutely loved as a child (and probably still now). My boys would get very creative with it
I love that it is mess free and the perfect way to learn to draw for any creative little ones.
This would be idle for keeping my car litter free. I usually end up with bags of “paper art” lol
cant imagine where I got idle from, of course I meant ideal lol 😀
It’s a great way to encourage creativity.
It looks different and would likely keep down the paper usage by our kids!
Its innovative and child friendly, I love how you can just wipe and start again.
no mess, no searching for paper and pencils it can be out to use whenever my daughter would want too
My son is always practising his writing so he would love that he can keep wiping it clean and start it again
Im not sure I would want to share. It looks like great fun for car trips in the evenings
it just looks cool
I like that you can use it time and time again
Cos it just looks like one of the funkiest things going!
my kids would love this, looks fab
keep my boys busy, looks fun thankyou for the chance 🙂
I like the trace element such a great visual equipment for children
This is great for doing little doodles on with the added benefit that it glows in the dark.
my daughter would love to practise drawing!
The twins are both very arty and love drawing and anything creative. They will love the light up colours and the 3D effects. I love that it is portable, great for car journeys and sleepovers at nan and gramps without making any mess.
It is creative and encourages kids to be artistic
i like that children can express there artistic side and that they are light but durable
I like that you can trace things.
It’s so different – my son would love the glow ?
It seems perfect for any artistic kids and also maybe for ones that aren’t to try to get them into channeling in their inner creativity!
It’s great that it can be wiped clean over and over again, plus excellent it’s not a digital device
i know my son would love this. hes always drawing
hat you can trace pictures or create your own great for those not so confident drawers
It’s such a good idea!
My kids would love this, being able to draw and then see their designs glow in the dark is great fun
I love how easily reusable and creative it is
I love this!! Wish I had it when I was younger, my little girl loves colours and lights so this is perfect!!
It looks fun and colourful!
I art to win this prize as it my boys are currently chalking everything they find – perhaps this would help save all the furniture!
This looks fab, a good product to keep kids imagination alive
I love that it will give the kids confidence in art by them being able to trace the pictures.
It’s different to anything we’ve had before! My youngest would love it to practice her writing!
I think they are a different way to be creative 🙂
its portable and can be taken to friends homes or on holiday x
I know my kids would love that glows
I like that it can be used time and time again! x
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i love how its so much more than just a drawing board. my kids would think its so cool
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Love the fact it is unique and different to most ‘standard’ toys on the market think it would keep the kids very interested x
I like that you can trace anything, simple but fun and you can just wipe away and re-use easily! 😀
The fact that you can trace pictures if you’re not very good at drawing.
I think these look like great fun – I love the effect!
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It’s like etch a sketch but loads more fun!
I think it appeals to me with how I could share crafting with my nieces.
It can be used again and again
I love that they can both draw and trace. It allows different skills to be focused on.
I love the idea of being able to wipe it away with no mess after taking a picture of it. It just looks so much fun
My son would like the 3D effects.
My daughter would love the tracing aspect of this!
I like that kids can draw a flat picture and Bring the life with lights and make it kind of 3D look. From their view point it will look like magic and help them to improve their imagination and drawing skill.
That you can wipe away easily and a good size for when travelling, have got this on xmas list for grandson
I think it’s really creative and I like that it’s different to a lot of other products on the market.
Great that it can be used over and over again x
It has many possibilities – for kids to trace or create their own designs
you can trace anything you like and wipe away easily 😀
takes drawing to the next level.
It looks great fun, it wipes clean and encourages creativity
I think it could open up my children’s limited imagination.
It’s a fab way for little ones to write their writing and wipe clean once their done.
Such a good product, I know someone who’d love to play with this!
This is something just that little bit different and although it needs batteries, at least it doesn’t involve the curse of glitter!
It looks like a clever and unique way of helping to learn and write letters
The ease of use and the reuseability
That is can be reused!
My kids will love this, great for writing notes to myself too!
my grandaughter would love this x
The Glow Art board is something my youngest would love and it means the lights can go out in the bedroom even when she is awake so happy kids happy mum. 🙂
I like that it can be wiped and reused.
Its something I haven’t seen before, new and exciting.
I love that there’s no mess to it!
Easily wipable so they can start again, looks great.
it looks like a lot of fun
That the pen ink wipes away easily with tissue paper
Wow – looks brill. Like how it lights up in multicolour and makes your artwork come to life!
I have neber seen this before! Would love to give it a try.. Before the kids 🙂 i know they’ll love it too!
It looks really good fun
Clean and looks great fun for creativity 🙂
My daughter loves drawing but really needs to keep practising her writing, this would it much more fun and interactive.
It’s fun and fresh! It encourages creativity – love it!
It looks great I want to draw something to put on my sons wall when we decorate his new room but when he is old enough he can do his own drawings 🙂
This is fantastic & very creative for all ages. The creative play is the part I like the best with the glow art board.
No mess to begin with, then there’s the wonderful effects you can create.
A fantastic product & a wonderful prize!
Thank you 🙂
That it’s a cool way to practice writing and drawing 🙂
I love that it’s no mess and portable, would be fab to take away with us
It will appeal to all ages
I love that it’s so portable so it’s great for long car journeys.
easy to use and colourful
Bright, colorful and can be used over and over again.
Ive never seen anything like this before, I know my niece would love it!
I love the bright colours and the fact it can be wiped clean and reused.
Sharks! I have two boys who are 8 and 6 and who endlessly ask me to draw them sharks copied from the books we borrow from the library. I may have drawn about 100 so far. They draw them too. This would put a new slant on our copied drawings – exciting!
I love that its compact and I could store it in the change bag when we go out. Nice quiet activity.
My grandchildren will love it.
love the fact its easy to take anywhere
Fun idea for encouraging learning to write and draw
I think drawing is a great way for kids do express themselves, and this has an added wow factor of glowing in the dark…just fab
Love the fact that you can change it daily!
It looks amazing for my daughter, what a great gift idea for your child who likes art.
My nephew would enjoy learning how to write and to draw on this xxx
My daughter loves drawing and colouring and this would be fantastic for her very new and nothing like it at the moment 🙂
i love the fact that you can also use it to trace things too
I love creativity side of it.
Love the colours think my little boy would love this xx
My daughters would love this! As a crafty family ourselves I am always looking at new ideas to keep them happy. X
Our youngest needs a little more practise at following lines so this would be a fun way to do that. Lovely toy!
i love that it can be wiped away easily
I’d love to encounter age little man and technology is a real incentive for him
This would also ppeal to teenagers..my daughter would love her own ‘Neon’ sign!!
My granddaughter would love this for her birthday in September, she’d say it’s cool!
I like the different effects, my daughters love drawing but this would make it even more interesting for them x
I love that you can trace easily through them and that it is portable 🙂
I like that you can make some good pictures by tracing
I love the fact that they can trace there favourite pictures as well as draw free hand .x
I love that it can be wiped and reused.
Greatprize thank you
I love that you don’t need paper 🙂 and they can be used over and over again to create so many wonderful works of art. I’d have LOVED something like this when I was a child!
It looks so bright and vibrant, sure to capture the kids’ attention.
I love the fact that it can give the child confidence in their drawing and they can go from tracing to adding things from their own imagination. Great for practicing writing too!
I love that the kids can copy over their favourite pictures and wipe clean after
Novel, never seen anything like this before.
I love how they can trace things on the clear screen will be great to practice handwriting
Fabulous idea esp to get boys into writing that’s what I like about it and is why I would like to win
My oldest daughter loving drawing she would love this.
It makes learning letters numbers and drawing so much more fun!!
i love the fact that it is something different!!!! love gifting crafting and doing things to my daughter and her friends and this looks like something cool and new
I like that they wipe clean easily and look like fun
I love the bright colour and design of these and that it can help kids be creative over and over again
My kids are very creative and artistic – they would love the novelty factor of this with their drawings
This would provide hours of entertainment and that’s just for me
It looks really good and i know my kids would like it.
That it encourages my child’s creativity and gets them away from technology.
Looks awesome, my grandchildren will love this, and when they have finished you can wipe clean and start again. Fab
Its a good size for the children and very bright
The tracing I love and My granddaughter loves to draw and this chance is so super ,And its my granddaughters birthday next week and so would love to give this to her fingers crossed and cheers x
This is such an innovative idea; a handy and mess free way to for kids to get creative. My grandson would really love this.
Great prize very new to me
I love the brightness of the colours and that you can trace over favourite pictures
easy to transport,use in the car or away from home
My granddaughter is at the stage of loving drawing anything and everything but paper ends up everywhere. I love the idea of the compact, portable size and the instant gratification she would get from seeing her drawings come to life so vividly.
My niece loves drawing and doodling and would love to have fun with this Glow Art board
Love his bright it is. Would definitely grab my children’s attention
What a fantastic idea. This would be ideal for little ones learning to write as it can be used time and time again to trace the letters or numbers. Also tracing pictures will improve there control of the pen and encourage co-ordination and hand to eye control. Would love to get my hands on one of these for my youngest grandson
It can be reused and encourages concentration
so pratical but appealing to the kids and holds their interest
This is fabulous! My little girl loves doodling and drawing and this is perfect for adding a different dimension to her pictures! It’s also perfect for taking on day trips and on holiday and long car journeys!
Being able to trace anything.
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I like the whole thing, the bright colours, the wipe clean board, kids can use their imagination to create what ever they want
I think it would unleash the creative side of children
Brill giveaway thank you
It’s so unique and allows kids to be really creative!
It’s travel size and encourages fine motor skills as well as being fun. My little girl saw these in Hamleys and was after one
i love the fact its reusable
There is no mess, easily wiped away and my son can have hours of fun being as creative as he wants 🙂
Great that you can trace on them – looks like a really good way to improve drawing skills and encourage kids to expand their ideas for their designs!
It looks really fun and better than pen and paper!
having a very arty child I know she would love this because its something a bit different and fun
Nice and small to take away in my motorhome for wet days in.
I love the idea of giving the kids something creative to play with
It can be used again and again
It looks enormous fun!
This looks like a great travel toy!
It’s great for kids to get creative with and build their confidence.
Definitely will help with writing and spelling. Even fun for the more “grown up” kids. The wipe clean is a great idea as well.
I love that you can trace things through the clear screen.
my niece would love this and i love that it can be easily wiped off and start again 🙂 x
I love this and can’t wait to get my hands on one x
i like that it encourages drawing
The chance for my son to be creative and arty. Looks great. Thanks for the chance.
I like that it can be used whist travelling, to keep kids entertained on journeys. It has effects, like the 3D which is different so I think would be appealing and interesting to them, it looks good x
This is amazing love everything about it
I love how I could take it out and about and looks as it it would entertain my daughter
I like the fact that it’s easy to clean & compact perfct for car journeys x
It’s a more creative and fun way of learning without the mess ?
Wow this looks fab, love that they can trace, perfect for learning to write
How it can change colour and it’s very bright and looks exciting for children x
You can trace images with it
I like its easy wipe surface and bright colours
That it doesn’t make noise! Ha! Tracing is the best!
I love that it can be wiped clean and used again 😀
It looks so innovative and awesome – so much so I want to use it – forget the kids 🙂
My Daughter would love the fact that she can copy images from her books and also the fact that the picture will glow. x
I love the design and lights and how it brings out childrens creativity, and its great that it’s so easy to clean.