To anyone's child turning 2 i always suggest a 'Chalkboard board with a magnetic board on the otherside' ... my DD a year later still loves playing with her one

Usually chalkboards come with chalk but not the thick chalk sticks so also buy a tub of THICK chalk as it doesn't break like the thinner ones ... can get them at The Reject Shop or any cheapy shop under $2

Also / or a Playdough Table Set which comes with heaps of tubs of playdough, shape cutters, etc ... They are usually about $50 but sometimes on special at BigW for under $35