Have you heard about Crayon Rocks?
Crayon Rocks are, well crayons in the shape of a rock, but they have a purpose.
Crayon Rocks were developed by Barbara Lee, a special needs teacher who worked with elementary aged children for 23 years. She invented Crayon Rocks after being inspired by occupational therapist Jan Olsen and her Handwriting Without Tears program. She learned from Mrs. Olsen how important it was for children to develop a strong tripod grip early in their education process — handwriting skills depend upon this. Seeing that a simple tool to develop these skills in young children wasn’t readily available, Ms. Lee set out to develop one.
They are 100% Natural and non-toxic, made from U.S.–grown and processed Kosher soy wax.
We have tried many, many different types of writing tools with my son, we’ve tried the triangle crayons, jumbo crayons, skinny crayons and none of them helped.
My 4 year old is the only left handed person in the family, and I find it’s hard to teach him how to grip his pencil properly. He has always gripped with a fist instead of his fingers.
After just a few days of using Crayon Rocks, I found him gripping other crayons/pencils properly, the same way he was gripping the Crayon Rocks, with his fingertips instead of a fist. 
I also find that they glide smoothly on paper without having to apply too much pressure, which helps my 4 year old draw more precisely.
I think these are must haves for children learning to use crayons. They are small enough for little hands and promote motor skills development.
They make great party favours, gifts and even great stocking stuffers.
Ages 3+
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My little girl would love to have some Crayon Rocks!! She’s a lefty too, and these would definitely help her get a better grip….not a fan of the way she’s gripping the pencil lately.
My son would LOVE them! He just turned 5
My grandson could benefit from Crayon Rocks.
My 2 grand daughters
My daughter would benefit. We are not sure if she is a lefty or a righty yet. She colours with both right now.
My grandson would benefit from these crayons!
My 3 yr old grandson!
one of my stepdaughters has 3 little ones that these would be perfect for!
my grandchildren, the younger ones (there are 3 younger ones) definitely would as these would be so much easier to hold and use.
My 5 year old nephew.
My 2 daughters would love these!!
I actually have 3 boys who can all benefit from this amazing product! My 6 year old son has a problem with his thumb so he has not ever been able to hold pencils/crayons anything properly and neither can my special needs 7 year old son My youngest I would love to help him just that little bit extra before he starts kindergarten next year.
I would share this with my clients at work who have autism
These are the perfect size for my granddaughter, she would love to colour with these!!
My youngest! But I doubt I will be able to keep my oldest away from them, so, both then 🙂
my kids
I know my lil guy would just LOVE these!
my son has spec needs and its hard for him to hold things this would be amazing to help him be able to write and draw
my niece would benefit
My niece- heck even me! Art therapy is a very tactile and transformative tool.
My daughter would enjoy using these.
My kids would love to have these.
My 7 year old has sensory issues, and he’s used crayon rocks in school in the past and he really likes they way they feel in his hands, they calm him.
My toddler would love these. He hasn’t grasped the concept of holding a crayon yet, and I think these rocks could help him learnt to draw
I run a small home daycare and these would be great for the young ones just starting out with coloring and printing!!
My son would have great fun with Crayon Rocks
my nephews
My daughter is going through the colouring stage and would love these!
My little guys would love using these!
The non profit centre that I’m on the board of would love these!
my niece! she would love these
My nephew would love these crayon rocks!
Our nephew’s little girl would LOVE this!
My nephews would use those.
my niece would love these
My two kids would love these. They are really into colouring togeher right now.
My son would benefit from crayon rocks!
My Son is in SK and he is struggling with his writing skills. Def going to check these out!
My little cousins would definitely benefit from these.
Both of my daughters.
my autistic nephew would , as well as my toddler
My nephew would love it.
My daughter would like these crayon rocks
My little granddaughter would love them!
I think my nieces would benefit from a set of crayon rocks. they would fit into her tiny hands wonderfully.
My daughter would love these!
I think my niece and nephew would love these 🙂
My boys would love these