(A travel easel might actually be the best keep-kids-busy-on-an-airplane hack we've seen.) Below, you'll find 10 picks selected by artists, teachers, and pros in the childcare space.

$75 at Amazon A gift from my parents, the Deluxe Easel Set was a well-thought out gift: It’s double-sided so two kids can use it at one time, and it comes with a wide variety of craft activities.

" Tiny Easel was born out of an idea with having three kids, being a busy parent, I work full-time, and allowing them to do something creative without me hovering over them," Nolley said.