I guess you could say I’m a bit of a crayon snob — it’s always been Crayola crayons or nothing. Those waxy, pallid crayons that restaurants always seem to use? Wouldn’t touch them.
So I suppose it’s only natural that as an adult I still gravitate toward Crayola products for my own children. And it doesn’t hurt that Crayola is one of the most innovative companies out there when it comes to inspiring kids’ imaginations.
Crayola recently introduced a new line of dry erase markers and dry erase crayons that has me jumping for joy! Finally an affordable alternative to the expensive office supply dry erase markers that our school district has been requiring us to purchase every year.
Our family recently had the opportunity to try out these new Crayola products, and they didn’t disappoint one bit. While the kids loved creating pictures on the Dual-Sided Dry Erase Board and 3D Dry Erase Board, my personal favorite was the Dry Erase Activity Center pictured above. It’s an all-in-one set that encourages kids to practice their letters and numbers, while also providing fun games to keep them occupied for hours on end. Priced at just $15, it’s perfect to keep on hand for rainy days or to give as a gift!
The Crayola Dry Erase Crayons are fun beyond the dry erase board. They work on any slick surface, so they’re great for drawing on windows, leaving inspiring messages on the kids’ bathroom mirror, or scrawling a quick note on the inside of their lunchbox. The dry erase crayons even work on aluminum foil.
This new line of Crayola Dry Erase products can be found at a Walmart near you!
Disclosure: I am a participant in the Walmart Moms program. Walmart has provided me with compensation for the time and effort spent creating this post. However, my participation in this program is voluntary and my opinions are my own — always have been, always will be.
Chris Haynes
I am fond of crayola myself, I have tried the other brands but they don’t work as well at least for so I will pay extra and get crayola…
Carolyn
You are absolutely correct! Crayola or Nothing at all!!! From my own 3 kids to my now 5 grandchildren and many school age kids at church ~ it’s CRAYOLA! They are also the crayons and art supplies that go into Operation Christmas Child shoe boxes at my house each year! Going out to get this NEW product!!!
Jessica
Toys ‘R Us is having a sale this week (until sat. the 27th) and ALL Crayola markers & crayons are B1G2 Free. So 50ct. packs of washable markers are only $3.33 when you buy three, and the adorable “pipsqueak” markers are $1.66 each when you buy three. https://smilingwhilesaving.blogspot.com/2011/08/crayola-50ct-markers-333-at-toys-r-us.html
Christina G
We LOVE these at our house. I found some dry erase peel-n-stick sheets made by crayola and put them on the refrigerator so my 3yo daughter can color and play while I’m in the kitchen getting dinner ready. Also found one of those locker organizers that is magnatized that holds the dry erase crayons and the wipe off mitt.Much better alternative to her dragging paper and markers and playing in the middle of the kitchen floor!
@LucassMom
I love crayola and that is all we use (esp since LO is alergic to dry erase markers from expo ;( ) i love the dry erase crayons for my 2 yo
vanessa
Hi! First I want to say how much I love your site! I was wondering how you sign up for the Walmart moms program? I would love to do this! Thank you!
Tara Kuczykowski
Walmart contacted me shortly after I started blogging. They’re not currently accepting new members, but I’ll definitely share it with everyone when/if they do!
vanessa
Thank you!
Joy
Crayola crayons are made in USA where other crayons are usually made in China. That’s why we buy only Crayola crayons. This is not, true, however, for all its products.
Melinda
I have these, and I do not recommend them. They are hard to erase, and they stained my son’s hands and clothes. They also smudge if used on paper. They are brighter than other crayola crayons, so of course he wanted to use these more than normal crayola crayons. I finally took them away and put them in a cabinet. I agree with you completely about Crayola crayons, but I was not impressed with the dry erase products.