Stockmar Crayons, 8 Sticks

The tin is perfect for keeping these crayons organized in the art drawer, and the colors really pop on paper without needing a heavy hand. My son actually prefers them over his regular crayons now.

My 5-year-old can actually get rich color on the page without pressing down hard, and the beeswax smell is pleasant. The tin keeps them organized and the crayons themselves don't break as easily as cheaper ones we've tried.

My kid usually gets frustrated when crayons need a ton of pressure, but these glide so smoothly the colors show up with almost no effort. The tin case is a nice bonus for keeping them organized too.