(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.

Travel Kiddy Kids Travel Journal: Ages 5+Older kids can personally document their journey with this customizable journal. With pages for maps, favorite places, daily activities, and favorite ...

~Heritage Travel Easel~ $40 (This little easel is light just 2lbs, easy to assemble, and sturdy! Even with the wind along the Amalfi coast, it stood strong.) ...

Top toys for summer travel. June 6, 2014. By Christina Barron. It’s almost vacation time. Mom and Dad may give you advice on which clothes to pack.

It’s a lap desk, an easel and a carry-all. It’s Crayola’s new Color Wonder Table Top Easel ($19.99) for tots. Unlatch and open the top of the lap desk, and it forms a pyramid with a finger ...