The kids absolutely love this so I had to share what my husband made for them recently. 
He purchased a sheet of plywood and we already had blackboard paint, so the kids helped paint it and then he finished it off perfectly with a border and an awesome ledge with a groove for the chalk to sit in. I love it and I bet lots of kids would like one just like it.
We stuck it to the inside of our balcony so the kids can sit down and draw as much as they like. Its long and big enough that they have loads of room, plus even more if friends want to join in as well.
Thanks hubby for making this for the kids :-)
