O/T chalk alternatives

[MamaPajama]

DS likes to do work on the chalkboard, but he hates the feel of the chalk in his hands. I have seen various products out there, chalkboard crayons and markers, but I'm not sure how well they work or if they erase easily. I've also considered getting a chalk holder like the one I remember a teacher having when I was a kid, but I'm not sure where to locate those or how expensive they may be. Any experience with any of these things?

Edit: Okay, scratch the crayons I guess. I could have SWORN I saw an advertisement for Crayola chalkboard crayons in a Target catalog, but I guess I was mistaken because I can't find them doing a google search. Hmmm..

[Kathleen]

We use little white boards. I got some that are maybe 9x12 size from Miller Pads & Paper for $2 at a homeschool conference. (But I'm guessing you could order them, too.) We have some colorful dry erase markers with erasers built in on the ends that we love.

Kathleen

[MamaPajama]

Thanks, but I'm really looking for chalk because we have GIANT schoolroom-sized chalkboard.

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And another...just because DD2 is so stinkin' cute!

And another...just because DD2 is so stinkin' cute!

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[south5]

Here is a Chalk holder on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001F3 ... DTJJZV07E3

I also found Chalk Markers: http://www.amazon.com/NeoChalk-Liquid-C ... d_sbs_op_1