The TTS Giant Illuminated Mark Making Board transforms a blank surface into a glowing invitation to create - and for children from ages 3 to 11 across North America, that glow makes all the difference. At A1 size (101cm x 66cm), this rechargeable light board gives young learners room to really move: sweeping letters, tracing shapes, or building an entire small-world scene across its illuminated surface.

The board's split-panel design sets it apart from smaller writing boards. Two independent controls allow each half to operate separately, so two children - or two groups - can work side by side without getting in each other's way. Press a button to choose from seven vibrant background colours, or set the board to cycle through all seven in sequence, shifting the mood and the learning activity with every press. It suits flat tabletop use just as easily as floor-based play, giving educators and therapists flexibility in how they set up their space.

Key Features of the TTS Giant Illuminated Mark Making Board

• A1 Rechargeable Light Board - The full A1 surface (101 x 66cm) provides expansive space for collaborative mark making, pre-writing exercises, and open-ended creative play, with no need to purchase replacement batteries
• Seven Vibrant Background Colours - Selectable LED background colours light up literacy and numeracy activities, letting educators tailor the visual environment to the activity or the child's sensory preferences
• Dual Independent Controls - Split-panel design allows simultaneous use in multiple sections, making it ideal for group learning, peer collaboration, and paired therapy activities
• Rechargeable with 6-8 Hour Battery Life - Operates for six to eight hours on a single charge, fully charged in approximately four hours - practical for a full school day without midday interruption
• Floor or Tabletop Use - Flexible positioning means the board works equally well flat on a table, angled on a surface, or laid on the floor for gross motor engagement and whole-body play
• Small-World Play Support - The illuminated surface doubles as a backdrop for small-world scenes, role play, and imaginative storytelling, extending its use well beyond formal literacy time
• Age Range 3 to 11 Years - Designed to grow with children from early mark making and scribbling through to structured handwriting practice and numeracy activities
• Includes Mains Adapter - Comes with a 13v 1.5A mains adapter; note the board cannot be operated while charging

Why Illuminated Learning Supports Early Development

Research in early childhood education consistently points to the value of multisensory learning experiences - and the glow of an illuminated surface does something paper cannot. The visual feedback of watching marks appear against a lit background activates visual attention and supports visual-spatial awareness, both of which underpin successful handwriting development. For children who find standard pencil-and-paper activities low-engagement, the immediate, cause-and-effect nature of making a glowing mark can turn reluctance into enthusiasm.

The gross motor demands of working on a large, floor-based surface also provide proprioceptive and motor planning input that smaller boards simply do not. Reaching, pressing, and sweeping across an A1 panel engages the shoulder girdle and core in ways that prepare children for the finer motor control required for formal writing. Occupational therapists working on pre-writing skills will recognise this as a tool that bridges sensory integration and literacy development in a single activity.

Skills Your Child Develops with the TTS Giant Illuminated Mark Making Board

• Gross Motor Skills - Working across a large A1 surface engages the shoulder, arm, and core muscles that form the physical foundation for handwriting and fine motor control
• Pre-Writing & Early Literacy Skills - Open-ended mark making on an illuminated surface builds the pattern recognition, directionality, and pencil pressure awareness children need before formal writing begins
• Fine Motor Control - Guiding chalk markers across the board to form letters, shapes, and lines develops hand strength and precision in a low-pressure, visually rewarding way
• Visual-Spatial Awareness - Navigating the A1 surface with purposeful marks develops children's understanding of space, position, and directionality - key cognitive foundations for reading and writing
• Collaborative & Social Skills - The dual-control panel design naturally encourages turn-taking, shared decision-making, and peer interaction during group activities

Ideal For

The TTS Giant Illuminated Mark Making Board is a strong fit for early years classrooms, sensory rooms, and OT clinic spaces where group engagement matters. Educators building literacy-rich environments, therapists supporting children with fine motor or pre-writing goals, and families creating engaging home learning spaces will all find genuine value here. The board works equally well for neurotypical children developing foundational writing skills and neurodiverse learners who benefit from multisensory, low-pressure approaches to early literacy.

Note: Cannot be operated while charging.

• Dimensions: 101cm L x 66cm W
• Age Range: 3 to 11 years
• Charging Time: Approximately 4 hours
• Battery Life: 6 to 8 hours per charge
• Colours: 7 selectable LED background colours plus colour-scroll mode
• Controls: Dual independent panel controls
• Includes: 13v 1.5A mains adapter

TTS Giant Illuminated Mark Making Board - Instruction Manual