Easy fun for kids
We bought a pair of these handy easel paper pads and pull them out on rainy or snowy days. The kids love using markers crayons foam stickers glitter glue whatever they get their hands on and with the large 17x20 inch working space they can create their masterpieces for hours. At this great price you can afford to buy one for each kid and everyone is happy! We didn't bother buying the easel stand since our kids like spreading out on floor space. The stand up easel is better used when painting.
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Great Product Great Price!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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smockI like this smock even though it doesn't have long sleeves. My 4 yr old paints outside and I thought long sleeves would be too warm. She can put it on by herself and it can be easily wiped clean. It's held up great and I think it makes her feel like an artist :)
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Durable and easy to use for kids
My daughter (7) loves art and she really enjoys this set. It's easy for her to use and adds lots of fun sparkle to her art projects. I was pleased to find that the ink wasn't too difficult to remove from her hands!
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Sweet Confection Falls Just Short Of Perfection
In general I applaud the Melissa & Doug company for its dedication to simple classic durable wooden toys that are genuinely educational in that they invite imaginative play rather than recite facts to a passive child at the push of a button. The birthday cake toy is no exception. Since my daughter received this toy for her third birthday we have baked and decorated dozens of cakes in her play kitchen and thrown birthday parties for each family member as well as all the dolls and all the stuffed animals.
However I can't help feeling that this toy could have been a bit better. Basically it consists of a red wooden serving platter and a cake comprised of six sections that velcro together to form a circle. Each piece is quite large -- almost as big as a real slice of cake. The set includes a cake server that can be used to cut the slices apart which provides that satisfying velcro-ripping sound. The cake is painted white with blue icing swirls and has velcro spots in concentric circles on top for the decorations. The decorations are painted on wooden discs that velcro to the top of the cake. The set comes with seven candles that can be velcroed to the top as well. There are only three different decorations -- strawberries jellybeans and gumdrops. I would have included icing flowers so that the cake could be decorated like a "real" cake that a child might have for his or her birthday. Also I would have made the candle flames detachable so that the candles could be "lit" and "blown out" by the child. Also it is very difficult to cut out and serve the first piece of cake as it tends to refasten itself to the pieces adjacent to it before it can be lifted out and served.
Still this is a neat toy and a good addition to a child's imaginary kitchen. Two months after our daughter's birthday she still plays with this toy quite regularly. It's constructed so durably that I'm sure my grandchildren will be playing with it too!
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Really Nice Stamp SetWe gave this to our 3-year-old for Christmas. She LOVES it. She spends a lot of time stamping paper and then coloring in the pictures she makes. It's made of wood and very sturdy. It also comes with colored pencils and two stamp pads of different colors which is nice. We are very pleased with this stamp set.
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Piece together tons of fun with this puzzle that features an undersea adventure. This colorful detailed Underwater-themed floor puzzle is made of heavy-duty cardboard with an easy-clean surface that helps keep the puzzle looking new. 48 pieces. Measures 36" x 24".
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Value-priced easy-loading replacement paper roll for our Deluxe Standing Easel (item #1282) 18 x 75' (25 yds.)
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Help kids understand the concept of behavior and rewards. This entertaining magnetic activities board feature the innovative combination of magnets and wood. Includes a dry-erase board and 134 magnets depicting behaviors and rewards. Measures 16" x 12" when closed; 16" x 24" when open.
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Melissa & Doug Slice and Bake Cookie SetBake up a batch of fun! This realistic wooden set includes 12 colorful detailed cookies with 18 toppings plus wooden knife kitchen mitt and cookie sheet. With over 30 pieces this set makes a tasty treat for little bakers.
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