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A double-sided easel gives you two boards in one stand: a wipe-clean whiteboard on one side and a chalkboard on the other. It is a sensible buy for a busy household because it suits drawing, early letters and numbers, and quiet imaginative play, and it folds away when you need the floor back. Best for toddlers and primary-age children, roughly three and up.
What to look for
- Adjustable height. A stand that rises with your child means it stays useful for years rather than months.
- Magnetic surfaces. Magnetic boards hold letters, numbers and shapes, so the easel does more than just drawing.
- A proper tray and storage. Somewhere to keep chalk, pens and the eraser saves a daily hunt and keeps the floor clearer.
Our pick
This wooden, double-sided easel pairs a magnetic dry-wipe whiteboard with a chalkboard, and the legs adjust over a wide range so it grows from toddler to school age. It comes with a paper roll, magnetic letters and numbers, painting cups, an eraser and pens, which means it is ready to use on day one without a separate shop for bits. The frame is sturdy enough for everyday use, and both boards wipe down easily. It works well for a child who wants to switch between chalk, pens and stuck-on letters in one sitting, and it packs down reasonably flat between play sessions.
You do not need the most expensive easel on the page. The features that matter, an adjustable height, magnetic boards and a tidy tray, turn up on mid-priced models too, so buy on sturdiness and the accessories you will actually use rather than on price alone.