Other Uses for a Dry Erase Board

Traveling Child Occupier

• If you've ever tried taking a road trip or even running errands with a child, you know the importance of mess-free distractions. Attach a few individual marker-holders around the perimeter of a small dry erase board and let your children color to their heart's content. Several children's art companies produce kid-safe dry erase markers without the toxins and stain potential in the standard dry erase pens.

To-Do List

• Spare yourself from riffling through weeks worth of to-do lists by mounting a small sized dry erase board in your kitchen, office, bedside or wherever you need to leave reminders for yourself. Erase each task after completion, or triumphantly, cross it off if you get a rush out productivity. You can also use them to leave reminders for your loved ones regarding scheduling, events, chores and pet needs.

Game Board

• Place a medium-sized dry erase board on an easel for games that require drawing or writing concepts. Store the board on its easel inside a closet so that you don't have to lift or permanently mount anything to your living room wall. You can also move the board from the easel to the ground when playing a game with children or sitting on the floor. Choose a board that large enough for your entertainment needs but small enough so you can safely move it without crushing your toes or the dog's tail.

Calendar

• Track your goal progress each day with a large dry erase board with or without a permanent calendar grid. Use a board with a pre-gridded calendar for goals you track daily, like exercising or your child's toilet training progress. Conserve space and choose a dry erase board without a permanent calendar grid if your goals are cumulative, like saving money each month.