Colored pencils, single or in sets, for kids and school

Colored pencils for coloring pages and drawings

Colored pencils belong in every pencil case and are the most important drawing tool at school for many kids. In this category you'll find colored pencils individually and in sets, for example with 6, 12 or 24 colors, for kindergarten, school, coloring pages and detailed drawings.

How to find the right colored pencils

For younger kids, thick or triangular pencils are easier to hold and encourage a relaxed grip. Older kids and adults often reach for slimmer pencils that let them draw fine details. Soft cores lay down strong color with little pressure and layer well, while harder cores stay sharp longer and are suited for precise lines. A break-resistant core breaks less often when dropped or sharpened.

For school, a set of 12 colors is often enough, and if you love drawing or coloring, you'll enjoy more shades. Single pencils are handy for restocking frequently used colors. Thick pencils need a sharpener with a larger opening.

• Thick and triangular pencils for younger kids
• Slim pencils for fine details
• Soft and break-resistant cores
• Sets with 6, 12 or 24 colors and single pencils

Tip: When layering, apply light colors first with little pressure and work your way up to the dark shades. That keeps transitions soft, and the paper will take more layers.