I bought this easel for my grandchildren to use in our playroom. It turned out to be quite a hit with all 5 of them.  The 10 year old is a bit too tall so he uses a small stool to sit on ...works great for him!  The quailty is more than I expected.  It was easy to put together following the instructions.  Be sure to prep the chalkboard as instructed for no problem fun!  It is something that will last for years to come and then I will pass it on to another Grandmother!