I didn’t know I needed this chalk board until I got it. The original plan was to use this for my Sunday School class. Needless to say it never made it. My family and I have had so much fun leaving each other notes or drawings! Every morning When I get up the first thing I do is check the chalk board. Sure enough my husband or one of the kids has left a message. As far as the board it is beautiful. Whitewashed wood frame. Excellent quality. Easy to hang. Comes with chalk and eraser. I definitely want another to take to church.