Crayon Rocks are plant-based crayons with a distinctive pebble shape. The shape naturally brings the thumb, index finger and middle finger together, supporting a relaxed tripod grip. The crayons are suitable for anyone who enjoys drawing or colouring, from the age of 3.
The pebble shape is the central feature of Crayon Rocks. The crayon is held between the thumb, index finger and middle finger, encouraging a tripod grip without the need for a separate grip or another aid.
A light colour appears as soon as the crayon touches the paper, while extra pressure produces a more intense colour. This also makes the crayons useful for people with limited hand strength or motor abilities. The relaxed grip supports natural movement of the fingers, hand and arm.
Drawing and colouring exercises the small hand muscles, hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills used when learning to write. The broad sides fill larger areas of paper easily, while larger movements of the hand and arm also support gross motor development. A relaxed grip may help reduce unnecessary tension in the arm, shoulders and neck. Good sitting posture also depends on factors such as suitable chair and table height, foot support and paper position.
Crayon Rocks were developed by Barbara Lee, a special needs teacher. Her experience with children who found writing and fine motor tasks difficult led to a crayon that applies colour easily and supports a tripod grip through its shape.
Crayon Rocks are used at home, in childcare, at school and in therapeutic settings. The range is relevant to toy shops, bookshops, educational retailers, concept stores and outlets specialising in motor development.
Crayon Rocks are plant-based because the crayon wax is made from soy. The crayons are made in the United States. Packaging and packing for the European range take place in the Netherlands.
The colourants vary by colour. Mineral pigments are used where the colour is available as a mineral pigment. Brighter colours use food-grade pigments when the required shade is not available as a mineral pigment. The colours can be layered and blended for lines, broad colour areas and colour mixtures.
The sets vary in the number of colours and their packaging. The range includes compact 8-colour sets, 16-colour sets, an extensive 32-colour set and a heart bag with 20 colours. The boxes with 64 crayons are intended for schools, childcare settings, therapists and other environments where several people draw at the same time or where crayons are used in large quantities.
The box with 16 colours contains four crayons of each colour and is suitable when several children need the same colours. The box with 32 colours contains two crayons of each colour and offers greater colour variety.
Warning: Not suitable for children under 3 years. Choking hazard due to the size of the crayon. Children aged 3 years and over should use this product under appropriate supervision by a parent or another responsible adult.
Responsibility for appropriate use and supervision lies with the parent or other responsible caregiver.
