Is this easel good for two children at once?

Yes. It has boards on both sides, so two children can paint or draw facing each other. That is its main advantage over single-sided easels.

What age is the Bright Beginnings easel for?

It is sized for preschoolers and early grade-schoolers, roughly ages 3 to 8. Taller children will outgrow the standing height sooner.

The easel is the wooden frame and boards. Paper rolls, paint cups and brushes are usually bought separately, so budget for those.

It folds for storage, but the wood frame makes it heavier than plastic easels. Plan to set it up once and move it only occasionally.

It is larger, sturdier and lets two children work at once. A tabletop easel is cheaper and easier to store but suits one child and smaller paper.

2 stores we checked sell it, including Staples, Quill.

At Staples, for $154.22, as of our latest check.

$154.22at StaplesChecked Nov 8

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