Letting children explore their creativity is a wonderful gift. With just a few crayons, they can create worlds filled with color and imagination – all while learning about colors, shapes and their own abilities. But with so many options, it can be hard to know which crayons are best for your child. Here are some tips on what can make crayons a hit, plus our top recommendations!

Why Crayons Are Great for Kids

It's almost magical how something as simple as crayons can have such a big impact on a child's development. For little hands that are just learning to grip and control, crayons are perfect for practicing fine motor skills. By painting, coloring, and creating, children learn hand control and practice their grip – a skill that is important for everything from writing to tying shoelaces later in life.

In addition, colors themselves are a source of joy and discovery. Choosing a color and seeing it come to life on paper is an experience that children love, and it stimulates their imagination. In their drawings, a red house can have green windows, and maybe a purple cat lives on the roof. With colored pencils, they get the freedom to paint their own world!

What to Consider When Choosing Crayons for Kids

Not all colored pencils are created equal, especially when it comes to fitting small children's hands. Here are some important things to keep in mind:

• Non-toxic and safe : Child-friendly colored pencils are always made without harmful chemicals. Since colored pencils often end up here and there, especially for younger children, non-toxic alternatives are the best choice. Look for the CE marking, which is a good guarantee of safety. Today, it is common to order products from all over the world, so it is extra important to check this yourself as regulations regarding CE marking are not a requirement in countries outside the EU. Flippy's pencils are of course CE marked!
• Ergonomic design : For small hands, it is especially important to have crayons that are easier to grip. Triangular-shaped and slightly thicker crayons are easier for the child to hold and provide better control, allowing them to paint for a long time without getting tired in the hand.
• Bright and vibrant colors : Children love colors that they can see! Choose crayons that provide bright, bold colors so that your child can see their artwork grow. This makes the creation more inspiring and encourages your child to continue drawing and coloring.
• Type of pen : Water-based, alcohol-based or oil-based colored pencils? What is best? Depending on the type, each pen has its pros and cons. Flippy's pens are alcohol-based as this is usually the best choice for those who want to add a lot of life and playfulness to their drawings.

Tip! Has your creative process gotten out of hand?

Remember that like dissolves like , alcohol-based crayons are easiest to remove with alcohol of some kind. Examples include nail polish remover, hand sanitizer or alcohol-based cleaners!

Our favorite colored pencils for Kids

With these tips in mind, there are a few types of colored pencils that we think deserve a little extra attention. For the very youngest, thicker colored pencils are a favorite. They are easy to grip and can withstand a little extra wear and tear. As children grow and draw more, they can instead enjoy pencils that have extra durable leads and produce bright, strong colors. Then the drawings will be as vivid as they are in the children's imagination!

Creative Ways to Use Colored Pencils

Crayons are so much more than just something to paint with – they are a portal to playful learning. Why not create little art challenges together? Ask your child to draw something special – perhaps a happy sun, a mischievous cat or their dream ice cream wheel. Challenges can give children a starting point, and they will soon take their drawing to the next level on their own.

Another way to let creativity flow is by playing with color mixing. Show your child how to combine different colors to create new shades. Together you can discover that blue and yellow become green, while red and yellow create orange. It's like painting with magic - and at the same time children gain an understanding of color theory in a playful way.

Want to take it a step further? - Make your own coloring book!

Make your own coloring book where your child can collect their drawings. A book where they choose what they want to color on each page can become a treasured possession, and it can follow them through the years. One day you can look back on all the artwork and see how their skills and ideas have developed.

Frequently Asked Questions about Colored Pencils for Kids

1. A question we often get is whether crayons are safe for young children. The answer is yes, if they are made for children and have a CE mark, they are safe to use. For extra peace of mind, choose non-toxic crayons – they are made without harmful substances and are specially designed for children.
2. For preschoolers, thicker colored pencils are often recommended, as they are easier to hold and provide good exercise for small hands. It can be a good introduction to both color and fine motor skills.
3. And then perhaps the most common question of all: How do you remove paint stains from clothes and furniture? Remember: LIKE SOLUTIONS LIKE! Water-based crayons can be removed with water and a little dish soap, alcohol-based ones with some form of alcohol such as hand sanitizer, nail polish remover or any cleaning product that is alcohol-based.

Try Flippy's colored pencils!

With the right colored pencils, creativity becomes both safe and fun for your child. Take a look at our selection and choose the colored pencils that suit you best – then just let your imagination flow! Whether your child is a budding artist or just loves to doodle on paper, colored pencils are a perfect way into a colorful world of play and learning.