Celebrate a child's first letters with a reusable, wood-framed writing slate for Aksharabhyasam, Vidyarambham and everyday writing practice. The black chalkboard surface gives little learners space to practise letters, numbers and simple drawings.

• Size: 8 × 10 inches overall (approximately 20.3 × 25.4 cm), including frame.
• Quantity: 1 double-sided chalkboard with a natural wood frame.
• Price: $7 per board.
• Chalk is sold separately in a four-piece pack.

Also known as: Tamil — Silettu Palagai / சிலேட்டுப் பலகை; Telugu — Palaka / పలక; Hindi — Slate / स्लेट. This is a framed chalkboard, not a natural stone slab.

Confirm the writing materials your family or priest prefers for the ceremony.