Drawing is an important component of the harmonious development of a child. It develops imagination and fine motor skills. Parents need to strive to encourage their children to be creative. But how can you maintain order in the house and prevent drawing on furniture or wallpaper? A double-sided children's easel can come to the rescue.
Features:
As the name suggests, a double-sided easel consists of two surfaces: on one of them you can draw with markers and attach something with magnets, the other side is for crayons. Additionally, some models have special mounts for sheets of paper and a shelf or pencil case for creative supplies.
There are options with training accounts, as well as magnetic numbers and letters included. In addition, children's easels are not only floor-mounted, but also table-top and even wall-mounted. The last two options attract parents with their compactness.
Models
There are many models of easels. They can be made of wood or plastic, of a fixed height and growing with the child. There are options with accounts, letters and numbers. The price range for children's easels is also very wide.
Consider the most popular models of children's double-sided easels.
Mola
The Mola model from Ikea is in great demand among parents. The wooden easel is made of solid pine, an environmentally friendly material, covered with acrylic varnish. This model has two boards: one - white, for markers; the second is black, for chalk. There is a special shelf for drawing supplies.
"Mola" - an excellent combination of quality and functionality at a low price... The product is foldable, it is convenient to fold it and put it in a corner. The height of the easel is fixed, it is 118 cm, length - 43 cm, width - 62 cm. In addition, you can purchase paper in a roll of the same company. Product weight - 6.5 kg. The only drawback that some buyers point out is the lack of a magnetic side.
Nika
The easel "Nika" is made of plastic and has bright colors that will please both children and their parents.
The easel has two working surfaces measuring 47x53 cm: a white magnetic board and a black slate board. The magnetic side is needed for markers, you can attach anything to it with magnets. There are special holders, thanks to which it is possible to fix a sheet of paper on the board. The black side is for drawing with crayons. There are models with a fixed height and adjustable, depending on the height of the child. The height of the product can be changed from 75.5 cm to 110 cm. The weight is 7 kg.
Additionally, the easel has abacus and a large tool box. The product comes with a set with letters, numbers and a multi-colored mosaic with magnets. With the help of this material, children will be able to study letters and numbers, learn how to solve examples and read, and also develop fine motor skills and imagination through mosaics.
Nika is in great demand among buyers due to its functionality and low price. The only drawback that some parents point out is that chalk from a blackboard does not erase very well.
Crayola
The Crayola easel, as in all previous versions, has two sides: for magnets and for chalk. This model is interesting in that there is one work surface, but it can be turned 360 degrees... The easel is made of plastic and has bright colors. The pencil case has not only recesses for creative supplies, but also special holes for jars. Product height - 66 cm, width - 45 cm. This model costs a little more than the previous versions. Weight - 3.9 kg.
Smoby
The Smoby easel has a metal frame that attaches to a plastic base. There are magnetic marker and chalk sides. Under the work surfaces there is a spacious pencil case for drawing accessories. The working surfaces are square, their height and width are 63 cm. The height of the base to which the boards are attached can be changed depending on the height of the child.
In some modifications, the boards can be removed and hung on the wall if desired. Product weight - only 2.8 kg. This model has a bright and stylish design and high quality. The only drawback for buyers can be a rather high price.
Pythagoras
Easel "Pythagoras" can be made of wood or plastic. It has two boards: one surface is designed for drawing with crayons, the other is magnetic, you can use markers on it. The price of this product is very affordable.
The plastic model "Pythagoras" is interesting because work surfaces on the base can be installed both horizontally and vertically... At the same time, there is a special handle on the easel, with which you can easily take the board and move it to another place.
The design of the product is made in such a way that the working surfaces are at a slight inclination, and thus it is more convenient to draw.
Additionally, the set includes a shelf for creative supplies, 6 magnets, a special sponge for erasing from a board, a marker. The size of the work surface is 45x60 cm, the height of the easel is 65 cm. The product is very light, weighs only about 3 kg.
Scientist cat
At the "Scientist Cat" easel, one side is intended for drawing with chalk, the other - with markers. Moreover, both boards are magnetic. The easel is made of natural wood, sanded and covered with several layers of colorless varnish. There is an additional shelf for painting supplies. In some modifications, a special holder is located on top, to which a roll of paper is conveniently attached. The easel is easy to fold and stow away in a corner.
The height of the easel is 120 cm. There are modifications in which the height is adjusted depending on the height of the child. The product is quite stable, its weight is about 7 kg. The set includes crayons, markers, a set of letters, a special sponge for erasing from a board, a roll of paper. Easel "Scientist Cat" is a combination of excellent quality and affordable prices.
ELC
The easel from the ELC company is made of natural wood or plastic, it is of high quality and bright design. The only drawback of the ELC easel is the rather high price. The product is very stable and has several modifications. The weight of the models varies from 7 to 12 kg, respectively, the price also changes.
ELC has a version of the table easel, which is very popular among parents due to its compactness. The product is made of plastic and has two sides: one for drawing with chalk, the other for markers. The weight of the model is about 2 kg. Dimensions: 49x75x41 cm. Includes crayons, drawing sheets and a special sponge for erasing from the board. On the pallet there are special recesses for paint cans.
Makaby
The Makaby easel is of high quality and is made of environmentally friendly plastic, it has two working surfaces: one is suitable for drawing with chalk, the other - with a water-based marker. There is a special holder with which you can attach a roll of paper, there is a table for drawing tools.
The boards themselves are metal, their width is 43 cm, height is 45 cm.The easel is quite stable, easy to assemble, its height is 95-96 cm.
Winner
The Winner easel is interesting in that it has one turntable with two surfaces. This makes it look like a Crayola easel. One board is for chalk, the other is magnetic, suitable for markers. There are special holders on the easel, with which you can fix either just a sheet of paper or a whole roll.
Many buyers like the fact that the board is spinning. It is convenient, the child does not need to walk around the easel while working. Of the shortcomings of the product, parents note that the design is not very stable and a little flimsy. In addition, chalk from a blackboard is difficult to erase with a sponge and scratches the surface when drawing. Also, some believe that the price of the product is somewhat overpriced.
In modern children's stores, there is a very wide range of children's double-sided easels. Each buyer among all this diversity can find exactly what he needs, based on his taste and budget.
In the next video you will find an overview of the Nika double-sided magnetic marker easel.
