Techniques

Walk down the art supply aisle and you’ll see fifty options. Here’s an honest, no-nonsense guide to what’s worth buying for which age. Ages 2-4: Big chunky crayons At this age, the goal is grip and gross motor control. Triangular or chunky barrel crayons (Crayola My First, Stockmar block crayons) are perfect. Skip the markers … Read more

Once kids hit 7-8, plain coloring starts feeling boring. These five techniques add a creative twist that keeps older kids engaged with coloring pages they’d otherwise dismiss as “too easy.”