Features of the Melissa & Doug Deluxe Standing Easel

An easel for your child brings many play and development benefits - provided it is a pleasure to use, not a frustration! As with all Melissa and Doug products, features of the Deluxe Standing Easel are the result of careful thought, design and testing. It is fun, easy and safe to use whenever inspiration strikes! See some of the many reviews by parents.

Recommended for children aged 3 years and older
Many parents say children under three are using and loving the easel, with supervision.

Generous dimensions
Measuring H47" x W27" x D26" the Doug and Melissa Deluxe Easel compares well to easels at school or kindergarten, being at least as big and most likely bigger. No complaints that this one is second best!

Adjustable height
The easel has three easy-adjust height options, to a maximum height of just under 4 feet – it literally grows with your child.

Double-sided with three creative surfaces
The easel features a chalk board one side, dry-erase board on the other and holds paper, attached or pulled down from a roll. This allows children to use a wide variety of media – paints, crayons, pencils, chalk, markers.

Locking paper roll holder
Loaded up, a built-in paper roll holder delivers a convenient and long-lasting supply of paper. It’s a great feature – kids simply tear off finished art work and pull down a fresh sheet. The holder has a locking mechanism to keep the roll tidy and safely in place. (Note that paper rolls are not included but economical – see accessories).

Child-safe paper cutter
Children can safely detach finished art work from the paper roll using a child-safe cutting strip built in to the easel.

Spacious, easy-clean plastic trays
Deep and roomy storage trays on each side of the easel keep art supplies within easy reach, plenty big enough for chunky, oversized materials as well as paint and water pots.

Four chunky colorful clips
The Melissa and Doug Deluxe Easel comes with four oversized clips for displaying artwork on the easel or elsewhere, also useful for holding pictures children would like to copy.

Folds up for easy storage and transportation
The Melissa and Doug Easel simply folds up for easy storage – or transport to Grandma’s if your little Picasso can’t live without it!

Wooden frame, lasting looks
The easel has a sturdy and stable wooden frame that blends with any decor and is not overly childish – important as the Melissa & Doug Deluxe Easel will be in use for several years!

Note that art supplies (paints, pens, paper rolls, etc.) are not included with the easel. You can use any brands you like but Melissa and Doug Easel accessories are widely available and good value – no need to look for cheaper alternatives.

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