Crayons
Few supplies are as loved as the humble crayon. From a kindergartner's first scribbles to a fifth grader's carefully shaded landscape, crayons turn a blank page into colorful stories, science diagrams and self portraits.
Whether you are stocking Crayola crayons for a full art program, adding Prang crayons to a specialty palette or just replacing a beat-up crayon case, the right picks keep creativity moving. Crayons remain a classroom staple because they are simple, durable and suitable for every age, skill level and learner.
Stock your classroom with trusted crayons from Kurtz Bros., including Crayola crayons, Prang crayons and crayon cases that keep colors organized and ready for every project.
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Crayola Standard Crayons are a classic choice for both children and adults who enjoy coloring. This set includes vibrant, high-quality crayons in a wide range of colors, perfect for drawing, coloring, and crafting.
Crayola Colors of the World Crayons feature a set of 24 carefully selected skin tone colors, designed to represent the diversity of human skin tones across the globe. These crayons offer smooth, vibrant color application on various surfaces.
Crayola Large Crayons are designed for young children, offering an easy-to-hold size perfect for developing early coloring skills. This set includes vibrant, smooth colors that are ideal for coloring books, crafts, and other creative activities.
Crayola Crayon Refills provide a convenient way to restock your favorite colors without needing to purchase a whole new set. This pack includes a variety of classic colors, designed to fit most Crayola crayon holders and coloring tools.
The Crayola Classpack Crayons set includes 800 vibrant, high-quality crayons, available in a variety of colors. Designed for classrooms, group settings, or large projects, this pack ensures every student has access to top-notch art supplies.
Crayola Triangular Crayons are designed to provide young artists with a comfortable and easy-to-hold grip, making them ideal for developing fine motor skills. This set includes vibrant colors that offer smooth, consistent application on various surfaces.
Prang Standard Crayons offer a high-quality, affordable solution for coloring, crafting, and school projects. This set includes vibrant, smooth, and easy-to-apply crayons in a variety of colors.
Crayola Construction Paper Crayons are designed specifically for use on darker surfaces like construction paper, providing vibrant and bold colors that show up clearly. This pack contains crayons in a variety of colors, perfect for crafting, drawing, and coloring projects.
Crayola Bold & Bright Construction Paper Crayons are designed to create vibrant, eye-catching artwork on dark-colored construction paper. This set features rich, bold colors that stand out brilliantly, providing excellent coverage and smooth application.
Crayola Multi-Colored Glitter Crayons add a fun, sparkly twist to any coloring project. This set includes vibrant, glitter-infused crayons that combine rich color with a dazzling finish. The non-toxic crayons are perfect for creating eye-catching artwork.
The Crayola Classpack Crayons set includes vibrant, high-quality crayons, available in a variety of colors. Designed for classrooms, group settings, or large projects, this pack ensures every student has access to top-notch art supplies.
Cra-Z-Art Classpack Crayons include vibrant, high-quality crayons that are perfect for classrooms, group projects, or art activities at home. The pack contains different colors, offering a broad range of hues for endless creativity.
Mini Twistables with colorful, special effects. Includes Metallic, Neon, and Rainbow Twistables crayons. Clear plastic barrels show the color inside and keep the core from breaking.
Crayola Mini Twistables Crayons offer a convenient and compact version of the classic Crayola crayons. This set includes 10 vibrant colors in twist-up barrels, eliminating the need for sharpening. Perfect for travel, school projects, or on-the-go creativi
Crayola Jumbo Crayons are designed for young children, offering a larger size that’s easier to grip and use. The vibrant colors are rich, smooth, and easy to apply, making them perfect for creative projects and early learning activities.
The Prang Crayons Classroom Set includes high-quality crayons, offering a wide range of colors perfect for classroom projects, art activities, and school assignments.
Crayons to Stock for the Classroom
Different shelves call for different crayons. Here is what teachers reach for most:
Crayola crayons: A longtime favorite for reliable color, smooth lay-down and consistent quality across the standard range.
Prang crayons: Rich, true-to-name colors with a slightly softer feel that's great for blending and layering.
Jumbo crayons: Built for small hands and enthusiastic grips, and tough enough to resist snapping.
Crayon cases: Keep colors sorted, protected and easy to grab between projects.
Fun Ways to Use Crayons in Class
Crayons can be used for more than basic coloring sheets. A few project ideas include:
Crayon resist art: Color with crayons, then wash watercolor over the top for a magic-reveal effect.
Texture rubbings: Lay paper over leaves, coins or textured surfaces and rub to capture the pattern.
Diagram labeling: Color-code science illustrations and geography maps so the details pop.
Melted crayon projects: Shave or melt old crayons into new shapes and seasonal art.
Why Crayons Still Matter in the Classroom
Even with screens everywhere, crayons hold their ground. They build fine motor skills in young learners, sharpen color recognition and provide instant creative feedback with no batteries, screens or setup required. They also work across subjects, from labeling a science drawing to mapping a geography lesson to brightening up a writing assignment.
Because crayons are forgiving and easy to pick up, they are often a student's first taste of making art. This early confidence carries over into more advanced media as kids grow, which is why a well-stocked supply of crayons is one of the smartest, simplest investments a classroom can make.
Why Educators Trust Kurtz Bros.
For more than 130 years, Kurtz Bros. has helped schools find classroom supplies that make learning more fun and interactive. Our crayon lineup includes trusted names like Crayola and Prang, plus crayon cases that keep everything tidy and ready to use. We pick every product with real classroom needs in mind, so teachers get materials that perform and procurement teams get predictable quality from familiar brands.
We also pack orders per teacher, so each educator gets exactly what they ordered without sorting through a shared shipment. When a question pops up, our team is ready to help.
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