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Crayola Large Egg Crayons (12ct), Classroom Must Haves, Teacher School Supplies for Toddlers, Kindergarten & Elementary, Ages 1+

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Best for toddlers (chunky / grip)

Amazon rating

★★★★★4.5(2,002)

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Verdict scoreGreat
82/ 100

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Updated Jun 27, 2026 · 1 min read

Crayola Large Egg Crayons (12ct), Classroom Must Haves, Teacher School Supplies for Toddlers, Kindergarten & Elementary, Ages 1+

The consensus

What reviewers found

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For the youngest artists, the Crayola Large Egg Crayons earn consensus as a smart first crayon. A high-trust r/OccupationalTherapy comment specifically praises palm/egg shapes because they aid hand strengthening 'along with not encouraging inefficient grasps,' and r/toddlers users who 'learned the hard way that regular size crayons were way too breakable' favor extra-large, chunky designs like this. Crayola's washable formulation and stated independent toxicology review add reassurance for the chew-prone age group.

What reviewers liked

  • Palm-grip shape endorsed by r/OccupationalTherapy for grasp development
  • Crayola washable, non-toxic formulation reassuring for chewers
  • Chunky design resists the breakage parents complain about with standard crayons

Where it falls short

  • Retailer reviewers report the outer layer chipping and peeling
  • Lower 4.5-star average than other Crayola picks
  • Only 12 colors; some parents prefer brighter standard crayons

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Across the reviews

Synthesis · not our verdict

For the youngest artists, the Crayola Large Egg Crayons earn consensus as a smart first crayon. A high-trust r/OccupationalTherapy comment specifically praises palm/egg shapes because they aid hand strengthening 'along with not encouraging inefficient grasps,' and r/toddlers users who 'learned the hard way that regular size crayons were way too breakable' favor extra-large, chunky designs like this. Crayola's washable formulation and stated independent toxicology review add reassurance for the chew-prone age group.

The recurring complaint, surfaced in retailer Q&A on ubuy and Amazon, is that the crayons can chip and the outer layer peels 'like an eggshell.' At a 4.5-star average the sentiment is positive but not flawless, and some parents simply prefer brighter, longer regular Crayolas. As an ergonomic, hard-to-break first crayon designed for tiny palms, though, it's the most clearly positioned toddler-grip pick.

Key specs

Source: Amazon listing
Crayola Toddler Crayons
Features 12 large Palm Grasp Egg Shaped Crayons for toddlers.
Toddler Easter Basket Essential
A colorful Easter basket essential that makes the perfect Easter basket stuffer or spring craft gift for kids, adding creative Crayola fun to any Easter celebration all year long.
Ergonomic Design
These big crayons are designed to fit toddlers' palms so they can easily make their first marks.
Washable Crayons
Washable Crayons will wash clean from skin and most washable clothing.
Adaptive Tools & Sensory Toys
Crayola adaptive art essentials and multi-sensory toys cater to kids and artists with diverse needs. From adaptive writing tools to tactile art play, creativity knows no bounds.
Long Lasting
Each giant crayon packs the power of 14 regular crayons, ensuring long-lasting color and creativity.
Preschool Art Supplies
An essential item for the back-to-school season, these crayons are perfect for preschool classrooms.

What customers say

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I use regular Crayola. The washable ones break a little easier. If they break, we use them until we buy again next year. I get them during back to school sale.
Supportingvia r/homeschool
I've used both brands and I prefer the Crayola crayons. The colors are brighter and better. Also everything smelling like honey gets old after a ...
Supportingvia r/moderatelygranolamoms

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