Abstract: A children's portable table top easel having a removable activity surface is disclosed. The easel includes at least one activity surface, a housing having a working surface, and a structure for selectively securing the activity surface adjacent the working surface to adapt the easel for different uses or activities. In one embodiment the activity surface is a chalk board.

Abstract: A writing kit comprises a base, an external wall extending in a direction generally perpendicular to the base to define a compartment, one or more wings hingeably mounted to the base, one or more writing surfaces attached to the interior wing surface of at least one wing, wherein the wings may be adjusted between an open position, one or more partially open positions, and one or more closed positions. Preferably, the kit includes four wings and four writing surfaces, one attached to each wing. The kit provides for self-contained storage of the writing surfaces and writing implements, and is suitable for use by a child.