This easel is excellent in every way. It is suitable for both 6-year-olds and 3-year-olds. Easy to construct deep trays for paint, brushes, markers, chalk, crayons, and other materials. It folds up quickly (though the kids will want to use it all the time, so it won't be stored very often). If you follow the internet instructions for priming a chalk board, it will be perfect. Between the two boardschalk board and white boarda roll of paper is stored on a dowel. This easel can be used for any type of artwork, like chalk, dry erase, paint, and crayons. The paper is fastened by clips.