The package of organic pencil crayons; (right) A unicorn coloured by the kids

Block crayons are believed to be easier for younger children to hold and less likely to break — which is why they are used in Waldorf or Steiner schools. But most young minds are conditioned to use pencils because they help to develop a triangular grasp linked directly to brain development. This writer’s kids found it challenging to use the block crayons, especially when filling in the corners; one must be careful to stay inside the line.

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We also checked out the organic pencil crayons (15 colours for Rs 499). If you didn’t know that these were eco-conscious crayons, you’d miss the point. But what won our hearts were the organic glitter crayons (eight colours for Rs 599). They look like regular block crayons, but even when we used them, they had no glitter. The ones that leave a trace on your books can be annoying and we were glad these didn’t. Then, how was it glitter? Only when we finished colouring the unicorn and blended in the shades did we notice the metallic effect it gave off. That led us to try it on the Rasengan — Naruto’s spirit bomb.

While the price point seems to be on the higher side, for those who are invested in the art and the planet, it’s worth it.

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