The idea is very good, playful images, the graphics match the age ... but pencils and eraser provided with are not suitable: the little pencil marks and gum leaves marks on the slate, a Children 3-4 years old can not do it alone. I am a teacher, so I have pencils seffacent sponge, but water pens work very well (to wipe with a wet sponge). Especially not pencil blank slate!