If you are a parent eager to encourage creativity and introduce art in your child’s life then, according our testers, the Double-Sided Artist Easel needs to be on both your radar and your shopping list. For a very reasonable $30, you can use this easel in 3 different ways. On one side you will find a chalkboard, on the other a magnetic whiteboard. Both surfaces are smooth and easy to write on. The 2-for-1 aspect of the whiteboard lets your child use magnets (letters, numbers, magnetic tiles, etc.) to expand the play pattern. Setting up the easel is simple, just a couple of clicks on a few pieces and you’re all set. For storage, un-clicking the parts is equally as easy, creating a relatively flat unit that can be hidden away. There are clear instructions for how to treat the boards before use and how to correctly keep them in good working order. Parents wanted to make sure that we mention that this is an important step, please don’t overlook these instructions. For instance, don’t just pull out your bucket of sidewalk chalk, those don’t work here. NOTE: pens and chalk are not included.