Not fans of plastic disposable markers because we can't justify creating forever lasting plastic garbage for making things like bake sale signs, solar system projects, or student council posters (all rad things that shouldn't create waste).
Yes it helps to possess fine motor skills and a modicum of patience for these. This is old-school stuff.
Pull back the string, but NOT TOO MUCH, then gently unwind the paper to reveal the waxy "lead". If you rush it, you'll tear the paper off too soon, and then you'll have to pull the string again, and start over. Whatever, it's not a disaster, just take your time and you'll get the hang of it.
We also carry the Caran D'Ache Wax Pastels - Essentially the fancy pants version of these without the string or the peeling - but they're not inexpensive either, so there's that.
We love them both.
12 Colors per box (Black, Brown, Light Blue, Dark Blue, Pink, Red, Orange, Light Green, Dark Green, Violet, Yellow, White)
