Melissa and Doug Deluxe Standing Easel & Companion Supply Set Bundle Review

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(More customer reviews)I have purchased many Melissa & Doug products for my grandchildren. This year, I ordered 2 of these easels: one shipped directly to an out-of-state granddaughter; the second for another granddaughter who would be at my house Christmas Day.
Grandpa and I began assembling the big "Santa-type" gifts Christmas Eve at 6:00 pm. We had completed 2 race track-train sets and table and chairs when Grandpa opened the easel box. We found no "hardware" and no clips in the box-this meant there would be "no assembly" tonight. Five grandchildren were expected Christmas morning and ALL five were to have a big gift under the tree!
I placed a call to the number at Melissa & Doug and left a message about the incomplete merchandise and my disappointment. Now I needed to find a store open to purchase a different "big" present for my granddaughter.
Granted, I should not have waited until the 11th hour to open and assemble. My past purchase history with Melissa & Doug have been flawless: their merchadise superior. I never expected anything less.
Christmas morning things were fine. "Santa" left a note on the unassembled box that an elf left the nuts and bolts and they would be mailed in 2 weeks. This was satisfactory to her.
Telephone communication began, and on Thursday January 10th, the package arrived. I opened it immediately and ALL the bolts, washers and screws were accounted for but not the "4 colorful clips". I called the Melissa & Doug store. I was not happy that the toy was still incomplete. The representative stated that the clips would be sent out. I remarked that my granddaughter would have to wait another 2 weeks for this Christmas gift and would I be compensated (I was thinking they could at least send an extra roll of paper for our trouble). I was told that "oh she can use it without the clips" and that it wasn't the fault of Melissa & Doug, but the vendor. She became very rude when I stated that the fault is with whomever forgot to pack the box with ALL parts.
This was the wrong attitude to take with a customer. I bought a new, deluxe set (not second-hand or as is) and I paid retail (not reduced, discount or clearance price). I paid, and I expect to get what I paid for when I receive the merchandise -not piece by piece, week by week. THIS WAS AN INCONVENIENCE-having to run around to buy a replacement gift on Christmas Eve, to make an excuse as to why the easel was not ready for her to take home, multiple phone calls had to be made and now I was told I had to wait again!
One mistake, I can overlook...but the second mistake accompanied with rudeness from the Melissa & Doug representative means it will be a cold day at the equator before I buy a product from this company again.

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Melissa and Doug Deluxe Standing Easel & Companion Supply Set BundleGive your child the freedom to explore creativity with the Melissa and Doug Standing Easel. This adjustable-height deluxe wooden easel comes with the accessories needed to help turn your child into the next Van Gogh. The colorful clips, sturdy paint tray with cup holders, and easy-loading paper roll will allow your child to reach new artistic heights. What good is an artist without art supplies? Equip toddl

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Alex My Art Desk with Paper Roll Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this desk for my daughter's fifth birthday. Her Christmas toys are already forgotten, but this art desk is used every day. The desk and chair are designed to be compact, and they fit easily in a bedroom or family room. It is more visually appealing than the art desks that are bulky and made of plastic. The top of the desk is very spacious and provides plenty of elbow room. (Two children can even use it at the same time.) I debated buying an easel, but this desk can be adjusted into different positions to resemble an easel, and the surface of the table becomes a chalkboard. If you lay the desk flat, you also have an ideal surface for working puzzles or working a child's laptop computer. Assembly is fairly easy. Just be sure to use a drill, instead of the provided wrench to cut your time in half. If you are frustrated at spending money on toys that never get played with...this is an awesome purchase!!!!!

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Every child needs a station to dream up big plans.The Art Desk by Alex Toys is the perfect spot for your child to design his plans for the futrue.Whether it's drawing a rocket ship to the moon or subarmarine to the bottom of the ocean, your child will love the huge paper roll.Complete with a paper cutter, also used as a stopper for things rolling away, The Art Desk by Alex Toys is the perfect drawing, and dreaming, station for your child.

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Melissa & Doug Deluxe Standing Easel W/Accessories Review

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(More customer reviews)What a great easel. I had contemplated purchasing the IKEA model easel for like $14, but it couldn't stand up to the quality offered by Melissa and Doug. The M&D has a blackboard, whiteboard, paints, crayons, chalk and paper! It even includes a plastic clear mat to place on the floor so it catches spills etc. The paint is completely washable - my daughter got some on our wood floors and it came right off, without a trace.
Putting the easel together though, was slightly difficult. My husband said the average homeowner would need a little more time reading the complicated directions to get the jist of how to put the easel together. It could have been illustrated better. And who has time for directions when you have two little kids jumping around you, waiting in anticipation for their easel to be set up :)
All in all, at the end of it all, a great product that will last years and years and years. Thanks for making quality, M&D

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There is no better way to inspire your young artist than with the Standing Art Easel from Melissa & Doug. The generously sized chalkboard on one side and dry-erase board on the other are perfect for projects large and small. The easel folds up easily for convenient storage and features a colorful paint try with cup holders. It also features an easy-loading paper roll holder and extra large tray for holding chalk, erasers and clips.

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Crayola Qwikflip 2-Sided Easel Review

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(More customer reviews)easy enough to assemble you don't need the directions. i got this for $30 at TRU so I got what I paid for. It does what it says and it comes with super small magnets. My 16 month old loves to color and play with magnets (so I got her larger ones). It also comes with 2 pain cups, an eraser and I believe a small paintbrush. just make sure your kdis don't lean on it, it will fall over, there's no wieght to it.

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Features: Qwikflip 2-Sided easel with Magnetic / Dry Erase / Chalkboard and Painting surfaces all 4-IN-1. Easel quick flips 360 degrees over for a variety of draw and paint projects. It greats for 2 kids to enjoy creativity time all-round. Spacious storage tray to hold art supplies. Paper clips to hold paper.Folds flats design for compact storage.Item includes: 2 paint pots, 1 eraser, 77 magnetic letters and numbers. Art materials shown are not included. Measurements: 41" x 20" x 19".

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Alex Toys Magnetic Artist Easel Review

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(More customer reviews)This easel was the hit of Christmas for my 18-month-old nephew. The adjustability of the trays, white board, and chalk board is terrific and I hope the easel will last long enough for him to use it for many, many years. The two trays are large and have very well-designed compartments. The paint tray holds four standard non-spill paint cups (from Melissa & Doug or various other brands) perfectly. The lowest height is perfect for an 18-month old. If your child can walk about, s/he is tall enough to use the easel.
Assembling the easel was not difficult - just took some time and I am glad I did it before Christmas. There were two real quality issues. The holes drilled into the legs are countersunk on the backside so that the screws slip in nicely. BUT one of the 4 legs had screws countersunk on the wrong side. Luckily I had a No. 10 countersink, but was worried about compromising the integrity of the leg by added drilling. Had I not had the tools, which are not common household tools, I would not have been able to put the esel together, and there would have been no present in time for Christmas.
The four legs you see are 6 pieces - 2 sets of HALF legs joined by a hinge at the top and 4 lower legs that join to the upper leg (hope your screw holes are drilled correcly). Because the four legs are not single pieces, the easel is a wee bit rickety and I fearthat over time, with readjusting the height, the easel will become less sound nd a leg with break.
Also, the colorful plastic safety nuts are really bute, but not designed for long wear and frequent adjustability. The threading is just plastic - no interior metal threads. One nut was not threaded well and so I used it on the least load-bearing part. I suppose I could find metal nuts when these wear out, but the colored ones are so cute - and safer.
My nephew is not rough, but leaned on the trays to reach the top and he is young and experimental. He LOVED to paint - brush in both hands going at the same time. Took a small taste or the red paint and also briefly experienced the feel of painting his leg before he discovered that he could make wonderful designs moving the paint on the paper around with his arms and eventually his face. It was great. He was not rough or destructive, just got his whole self into it. For that reason, I am worried that the legs - in 2 pieces screwed together in the center and held with a plastic nut - will not withstand the passionate way in which he paints.
An easel is an amazing toy for any child. S/he will share it with friends and other siblings. S/he may use it very often. An easel that is adjustable is intended to grow with your child (or children). And so it should be built solidly to last. An adjustable easel that does not make it long enough to need adjusting is pointless. This easel is made OK, just not as well as it should habe been. My easel growing up did not have a white board, was not adjustable, and not as amazingly cute, but it was TOUGH. You would need an axe to break it.
The chalk board is great - I recommend getting a box of several-colored bright chunky chalk. Funny how very youg children who have never seen an easel know exactly what it is for. We were are all greatful for the chalkboard - he wanted to paint all the time, so being able to guide him to the chalk came as a relief when we were not in the mood for a painted baby and the chalk is accessible to him at any time. He would wander by it, put a toy down, scribble a bit, experiment "drawing" with the eraser through his drawing, and then leave his masterpiece. He would be back in an hour.
All in all, I am thrilled. He loved to color and finger paint, but it was a project to get the supplies out at his age and required 100% supervision. He didn't think to ask to paint or draw - the supplies were put away. With the easel (now in their kitchen) he can create whenever. And he does often - picks up chalk as he walks by, scribbles carefully, and goas on his way. Art is so good for his creativity and mind and imagination and the easel makes it so much more accessible - just a wonderful thing!
I recommend getting a large set (8 - 10) non-spill paint cups with lids. Theye have color-coded lids and you can pour pint in them and just reseal the cups so it is easy to set up and clean up. Several brushes with thick handles and bristles. Lots of chunky chalk and an eraser. LOTs of washable paint. Extra rolls of paper. I bought a set of Crayola paints, but they were gone quick the way he lays the paint on. I am thinking of buying the large jugs of paint.
OH - the easel does not come with a floor mat as depicted, but a large garbage bag does the trick. But the paint washes off floors and everything else very easily anyway.
SO - buy and set up well ahead of time in case you get the defects I found - countersunk hole on wrong side and bad nut. Fixable, but you may need to get the tools and hardware to fix them,


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Chalkboard on one side, magnetic wipe-off board on the other. With the Magnetic Art Easel your loved ones can let their creativity flow. Features:Features a 24" chalkboard on one side and a 24" magnetic wipe-off board on the otherMolded tray to hold cups, paints and brushesBin-tray holds chalks and other materials. Collapsible for storageIncludes 18 x 75 paper roll, sturdy paper cutter and two easel clips to hold paper in placeChild-safe hingesFold for easy storageSpecifications:Overall Dimensions: 48" H x 24" WWeight: 23 lbs.Age: 3+

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Megcos Toy Magnetic Shapes, Letters, Numbers,& Board -Affordable Gift for your Little One Item #LMID-1137 Review

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(More customer reviews)I should have called and enquired about this product. Basically I was looking for something that has upper case, lower case letters and numbers together. Going by the no of pieces I thought it includes all of them. The description is not clear and I am disappointed as I was specifically looking for lower case letters. However I think this is a good one in terms of education, storage (everything gets stored in that little box) and is sturdy enough.

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This superb toy, ''Magnetic Learning Case with ABC Letters and Numbers'' by Megcos Toy Company LTD, will help you learn letters and numbers while offering hours and hours of fun as they build words, math problems, or pictures with these colorful pieces on a bright blue board. A nice touch is that the board comes with chalk and eraser, so they can also draw pictures on it, or try to copy the shapes of plastic letters. When not in use, the board serves as a lid, closing the container, safely storing all the 150 pieces inside! Help your little one develop vital motor skills and have fun at the same time with this joyful toy! Comes in a colorful box measuring 7 x 11 x 10 inches.Exciting and educational, this toy would make a gorgeous gift for any child!

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Step2 Flip and Doodle Easel Desk with Stool Review

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(More customer reviews)My 4 1/2 yr old has this and it is the best ever! We debated over the larger step 2 art desk, but this is perfect (and cheaper to boot). It is not too big, very durable plastic. There are no hinges to break..the easel has plastic knobs that rotate in a groove. Only a few screws for assembly. The dry erase board only requires a tissue for erasing, and is MAGNETIC! Lots of storage space and a place for books in back. The easel tilts downward when flat, but there are grooves for the pens/markers to sit in so they don't roll (i think it tilts for ease of the child to see their work). I definitely recommend for anyone! And my 4 yr old will be able to use for quite some time. The stool is sturdy as well.

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The Flip 'N Doodle Easel Desk gives little artists their very own art studio for designing, doodling and dreaming. It features an upright easel that folds down into a desktop. Easel has a built-in metal dry-erase board, and large 13"x20" work surface.
The Flip 'N Doodle provides storage galore. Molded-in trays organize paints, markers and supplies, and a cup holder provides the perfect spot for markers or paintbrush water. Two large and four medium bins keep art supplies within reach. Also includes a rear storage area for coloring books. Completed masterpieces can be put on display using the easel's large paper clip.
Desk features wide base for maximum stability. All surfaces wipe clean easily. Minimal adult assembly required. Includes an 11" high stool; holds up to 200 lbs. Desk measures 18"L x 25"W x 34"H. Art supplies not included.

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Little Tikes Double Easel Review

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(More customer reviews)My 3 year old daughter received her Little Tikes Easel from her Grandmother as a birthday present. My daughter loves it. We purchased colored chalk and more paper and she couldn't have been happier. I found the assembly to be a snap. It took about 15 minutes to assemble. I am very pleased with how easy the clean up is. The trays are easy to remove and transport to the sink to wash out paint. My daughter has many Little Tikes products and they have never failed to live up to our high expectations.

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This sturdy easel features a durable chalkboard on one side. The other side has a large clip to hold a 50-sheet pad of paper (included). Easily folds for storage. Comes with chalk and eraser (other supplies shown not included).

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Alex Super Rolling Art Center with Paper Roll - 43.75" Review

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(More customer reviews)The screws are a pain to screw in with the little screwdriver they provide, but when I tried a power drill, it stripped the screws in no time. So I went back to the manual screwdriver and two blisters later, I think it is a really quality easel, and the storage space is an excellent idea. Most easels just don't seem worth the space they take up. The wheels are a great idea to take it outside when the weather is nice...makes for easy transport. Overall, I am very satisfied with this item, but I agree with the other reviewer about the cheap screws.

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Have two little artists indulge in their art at the same time. This amazing easel is a chalkboard on one side and a dry eraser board on the other. Simply pull the paper down from the paper roll to have them draw or paint. It comes with all the storage they need for their supplies and accessories including two shelve spaces underneath and cup holder on both sides. With its large handle and rubber wheels there will be nothing in their way to let their art roam free. Features:Chalkboard on one side, dry eraser board on the other sideCup holder on one side comes with 4 storage cups for chalk, crayons and markersCup holder on other side comes with 4 non-spill paint cupsTwo shelves to store supplies and accessories underneathLarge handle and rubber wheels that wont scratch floors to move it conveniently aroundSpecifications:Overall Dimensions: 43.75" H x 31" W x 29 DWeight: 39 lbs.Age: 3+

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MegaBrands Wooden Table Top Easel Review

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(More customer reviews)My son is only 21 months old, so I wasn't sure how he would do with an art easel. I therefore didn't want to spend a lot of money on it--which makes this the perfect choice for me! I set it up for him yesterday, and he's been playing with it ever since. I prefer that he use crayons and paper at this age (rather than the messy chalk and dry erase markers), so I used a clip to attach some paper to the easel and he's been coloring away! Once he's a little bit older, I'll introduce the markers and the chalk. The easel seems durable, but I can't comment on that really, since its only been one day. Even if it doesn't last that long, it was a small price to pay for a good activity.

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Working artists will love this folding tabletop easel. It's double-sided for twice the creativity -- one side works as a blackboard; the other side is a drawing board. Includes wooden easel, two colored pieces of chalk, two markers, four crayons and sponge eraser. Measures 14" x 16".

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Alex Magnetic Tabletop Easel Review

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(More customer reviews)This table-top easel is great because we have a small apt. It currently sits on a small play table and when our toddler paints we move it to our dining room table so she has more space. When the paints are not in use, our 3 yr uses it to draw/story-tell. Even our 1 yr old likes to cruise by and make marks with the crayons/chalk. It is very nice quality and easy to put together. Since this easel is easy to assemble/disassemble, you need to re-tighten the side knobs occasionally. I like that if we want to store away, it won't take up a ton of space. It would make a great toddler gift.

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This fully assembled easel features a chalkboard on 1 side and a magnetic dry-erase board on the other, a chalk and eraser holder tray, no-spill cup holder with 4 cups, a mounted paper roll holder, and a paper cutter. It folds easily and quickly for storage or travel. This package contains (1) 17" x 19-1/4" x 20-1/2" wood easel (folds to 18-1/4" x 19-1/4" x 5"), (1) 100ft roll of 12" white paper, a built on plastic paper cutter, a built in plastic cup holder, a built in plastic chalk tray and four no-spill cups for paints or water. Recommended for children ages 3 and up. NOTE: chalk, eraser, and paint brushes are sold separately. Contents conform to F963.

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Step2 Easel For Two with Bonus Magnetic Letters/Numbers Review

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(More customer reviews)I ordered this easel for my 2 year old son after reading many excellent reviews. He loves the magnetic side so we are using it to learn small words. The easel includes some magnetic letters and numbers, which I was pleasantly surprised to see. Although they are fairly small, which could pose as a choking hazard. Overall, he really enjoys his new easel and I was satisfied with my purchase.

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This unique easel design doubles the fun! It features two hinged easels -- one with a chalkboard and one with a metal dry-erase board. Includes 77 foam magnetic letters, numbers and signs. There is a paper clip on each side for drawing and painting activities. Middle storage area holds art supplies for easy access from both sides. Deep trays and pencil ledges keep paint, brushes, markers, chalk and erasers (not included) within easy reach. Measures 42.5"L x 26.5"W x 22.75"H.

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Alex Toys My Wall Easel Review

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(More customer reviews)I have limited space and this is turning out to be the perfect solution. It is used by about 9 children ages 18 months to 5 years and fills their needs nicely.
It was easy to hang taking only about 15 minutes. I need to help them tear the paper or slide it under the plastic bar. I would recommend this to others.

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31NTurn any wall into an artist's studio with this space-saving easel! The hanging easel features a colorful border motif and a black chalkboard center. It includes a paper roll (12'' x 100'), holder, safety cutter, and 3 colorful cups to hold paints or supplies. A perfect addition to any child's room or play area. Features: -Black chalkboard center -Includes 100 feet of 12'' paper, paper holder and safety cutter -Includes 3 colorful cups to hold paints or supplies -Suitable for Ages: 3+ -Overall dimensions: 26'' H x 20'' W x 4.75'' D

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Melissa & Doug Table-Top Easel Review

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(More customer reviews)The only problem I had this item was the instant I took it out of its plastic wrap and opened it up, the chalkboard fell out of its hinges on the top. A little bit of extra strength super glue fixed it and am hoping the dry erase side doesn't fall out later. Otherwise my 2.5yr old loves writing with the chalk and putting magnetic letters on the other side. Great investment - even if I have chalk dust all over my floor.

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Melissa & Doug Table-Top Art EaselThere's no better way to inspire your artist! Generously sized chalkboard and dry-erase boards are perfect for projects large and small. This set folds up easily for convenient storage; and feature a colorful paint tray with cup holders. This Table-Top Easel includes chalk, dry-erase marker, eraser, magnetic chalk and dry-erase boards, plus four magnets. Measures:18"L x 15"W x 15"H Solid wood- double sided Folds Flat for easy storage Ages 3 & up WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Contains small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs.

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Melissa and Doug Deluxe Standing Easel Review

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(More customer reviews)This easel is a great buy! Very sturdy and high quality as most of mellisa and doug products. Colorful, kid friendly and easy to put together. Both the writing boards and the trays are adjustable for the height of your child. It folds up easy, but stands strong. This easel DOES have a place for a paper roll!! I did not think it did by the amazon description (I almost bought a more expensive one for the paper roll but decided to go with this and am so glad I did) ... the roll goes in the center between the boards and the paper comes up through the top and under a paper guide in front of the dry erase side. I can't image why you would spend more on another brand of easel, this one has everything I could think of wanting and is simple, solid wood, looks good and is super functional. This is the first review I have written, but wanted to pass on how happy I am with this product.

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There's no better way to inspire your artist! Generously sized chalk board and dry erase boards are perfect for projects large and small. Easel folds ups easily for convenient storage and features a colorful paint tray with cup holders. Has an easy loading paper roll holder and an extra large tray for holding erasers, chalk and clips. Paper cutting edge at top of easel means clean paper cuts for your artist's work! 4 large clips included.Easy load paper and paint cups not included.

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Learning Resources Magnetic Double-Sided Tabletop Pocket Chart Review

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(More customer reviews)These are a must for any class and a very valuable teaching tool. I really like the quality and size for individual student use. The storage pockets are nice sized and have ample room for plastic magnetic letters. The only drawback to these is that they are not more rigid in an upright position. With time and use from the students, it will start to cave in. It would be nice if the manufacturer would have some kind of reinforcement in the longer sides to help maintain its easel form. That way it will keep it useful shape and still fold up easily for transport. Overall a good item for the class.

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Double-Sided Magnetic Tabletop Pocket ChartThis self-standing, double-sided pocket chart features two magnetic boards on top and three storage pockets. Measures 16"L x 16"W x 20"H. Has a sturdy handle and collapses for easy storage. Use with Magnetic Tiles or Magnetic Letters or numbers (sold separately) in centers or small groups.\' Grades K+

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Crayola Non-toxic Anti-Dust White Chalk. (One Box) Review

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(More customer reviews)I have used Crayola chalkboard chalk for years, along with several other brands. I have used all of the past types of Crayola chalkboard chalk - white Anti-Dust, white AN-DU-SEPTIC, yellow Sight-Saver, and mellow gold EZ-SYTE. In the past, I can confidently say Crayola chalk was the best. However, THE RECIPE HAS BEEN CHANGED. I tend to think it probably happened when Binney & Smith became no longer associated with Crayola. This new chalk that is being sold as the white AN-DU-SEPTIC is absolutely NOT the same white AN-DU-SEPTIC that Crayola used to manufacture. This new chalk is grainy, softer, and contains hard spots that scratch and damage the chalkboard writing surface. I don't know what they have done, but the chalk recipe has been changed, and this new stuff is nothing but chalkboard-damaging junk. It really is sad because what was once a great product has been turned into a third-rate product. Because of this, I have made a move to another brand and absolutely WILL NOT allow Crayola chalk to be used on my chalkboards. They are entirely too expensive to get damaged and scratched.

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Keeps dust to a minimum. Crayola Anti-Dust Chalk keeps dust to a minimum and is perfect for writing and drawing on blackboards. Set includes 12 white chalk sticks, size 3-3/16" x 3/8". Recommended for children ages 4 and up. AP Certified nontoxic.

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