Double Island

Description

The Jonti-Craft Double Island represents thoughtful engineering for educational environments where durability meets functionality. This mobile storage unit features KYDZStrong construction using eleven-ply 5/8″ Baltic Birch plywood with dowel-pin construction, KYDZSafe fully rounded edges for child safety, and KYDZTuff ultraviolet acrylic coating that resists stains, won’t yellow, and cleans easily.

The unit provides double-sided storage with five roomy shelves accessible from each side, totaling ten storage compartments. The easy-to-clean laminate work surface on top creates additional functional space for projects or display. Heavy-duty casters enable smooth mobility when reorganizing spaces, while the 48″W x 28″D x 29½”H dimensions provide substantial storage without overwhelming smaller rooms.

Made in the USA with GREENGUARD Gold certification for low VOCs, this storage island comes with Jonti-Craft’s Limited Lifetime Warranty. The company’s MAXBracket system combines casters with three-point connection brackets for enhanced durability and stress distribution compared to standard plastic wheel casters.

Ways Homeschoolers Can Use This Product

Multi-Child Organization Hub Rolling storage carts are especially convenient for families who need to move materials around frequently. The Double Island’s dual-sided access makes it perfect for families with multiple children, allowing each side to serve different age groups or subjects. Younger children can access one side for picture books and basic supplies, while older students use the opposite side for textbooks and advanced materials.

Flexible Room Arrangements Many homeschooling families need versatile solutions that can adapt as their space requirements change. The mobile design allows you to reconfigure your learning environment seasonally—rolling the unit against a wall during active play time, positioning it centrally for group lessons, or using it as a natural room divider between quiet study areas and hands-on activity zones.

Subject-Based Storage System Organizing shelves by subject makes finding materials easier and helps children learn to put items back in their proper places. Use one side for literature and language arts materials, while dedicating the other side to STEM supplies—building blocks, science experiment materials, and math manipulatives. The generous shelf depth accommodates everything from thin workbooks to bulky science kits.

Art and Craft Central Station The easy-clean work surface transforms the unit into a complete art station. Store accessible art supplies like watercolors, brushes, paper, and oil pastels in organized baskets on the shelves below, while using the top surface for messy projects. The laminate surface handles paint spills and glue mishaps without staining.

Living Room Integration For families homeschooling in shared living spaces, storage solutions need to blend with home decor while maintaining functionality. The Double Island’s neutral finish works with most home aesthetics, and closed storage keeps the space looking tidy when the school day ends. Use attractive baskets or bins on the shelves to hide supplies while maintaining a living room’s comfort.

Resource Library Management Homeschooling families accumulate extensive book collections that need smart organization. The substantial shelving handles heavy textbooks and reference materials, while the accessible height lets children independently select and return their reading materials. Consider organizing by reading level, subject, or current studies to support self-directed learning.

Multi-Purpose Learning Station The key to small space homeschooling is having frequently used items stored near your primary learning area. Position the Double Island near your main instruction space to keep everyday writing utensils, rulers, calculators, and reference materials within arm’s reach. The work surface provides additional workspace when children need to spread out for projects.

Transition and Clean-Up Support Teaching children to participate equally in keeping homeschool areas organized builds valuable life skills. The Double Island’s child-appropriate height and clear sight lines help children understand where materials belong, making clean-up routines more successful and fostering independence in learning preparation.