The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category 'Analytics'. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Check them out by clicking the images below: If you are not too into the idea of DIY, but love the idea of a light table then I found these awesome ones on Etsy. So, overall I think for the ease and affordability it definitely gets us by, but maybe someday I will invest in a professionally made light table or beg my dad to use his power tools to make something super cool and durable. My toddler also always wants to lift the lid to get to the lights. It is definitely durable enough for my toddler to climb on and it has lasted us a few months already, but it can easily be moved, lifted, tipped, etc. I had a storage container that did not have a flat lid, so there are some ridges on the top and it doesn’t make for the best playing surface. So, although this was super easy and affordable to create, I can see the draw to the professionally created light tables. I imagine that it would also work well for an older child if you placed it on top of a coffee table or low shelf. The size of the light table has worked well for my toddler. I have found that even with one mini twinkly light string there is still enough light. I had two tiny twinkly light strings and one of them was out of battery. The foil also helps to reflect the light. The wax paper is essential to disperse the light giving that true light table look. I love how easy and affordable it was to create. There are definitely some pros and cons about this DIY Project. If you haven’t seen my post “ 4 Super Engaging Cardboard DIY Projects for Toddlers” you should check it out HERE. I have created some cardboard toys, some of which are still in our toy rotation. I tend to try out the super frugal options that don’t require power tools. Last but not least these X-rays are amazing! A reader on facebook suggested laminating them to stop them from fading.There are pros and cons to any DIY project. These PAAS color cups have been used for about 5 Easters in a row, but they are great for a preschool light table too! They are everywhere around Easter, but you can find them online here now. I got mine at Micheal’s many years ago, but you can find them online here. I have used these letter cookie cutters for almost everything over the years from painting, sorting, slime, and of course playdough! I love them on the light table though. These pumpkins were bought at Walmart a few years ago. Glass beads are classic, but I was worried about how they might scratch the screen, but they didn’t at all! You can find ones like this almost anywhere, but if you need to order online I found some here. I got mine at Micheal’s, but you can get similar ones here. These acrylic leaves are great for all sorts of activities and are a must-have for a fall light table invitation. Ready for even more light table materials? These Agate slices looked really really exciting online, but I was worried they would be sharp or breakable or scratch the light table… but they did none of that. These shot glasses are fantastic on the light table and so much fun to build with! Buy them here or at pretty much any grocery store!

You can find these letters here.īuild towers, make patterns, and pretend you are in an icy landscape with these reusable ice cubes that are magical on the light table! Buy them here. They are tricky to pick up, absolutely glow on the light table, and invite all kinds of learning like sorting by letter here and writing out names like my daughter did. These glass beads were also in the dollar are of Rite-Aid – I can’t find a good online substitute for these, but they were too cool not to include. I got mine in the dollar section of Rite-Aid, but you can find similar ones here.īingo chips are so pretty I love how they color mix and students will love it too! I got mine here. These reusable ice cubes in fruit shapes invite sorting by fruit and color and as I mention in the video could be easily combined with The Very Hungry Caterpillar for a fun literacy spin.

How each material looks on the light table Did you see my Facebook Live about light table materials? I was a hot mess, but the content was hopefully good, if not you can check it out here! The goal of that video and this post is to show you the materials to see what they look like on the light table and to get a sneak peek before you buy and potentially waste your money.īefore we get to the materials let me share the link to the light table ( mine is actually a light tablet ) which so far I adore, it’s light, there are three light settings, and there are no sharp edges.

Build a light table for preschool