Inspired by Jan Olsen's "Handwriting Without Tears" program, special education teacher, Barbara Lee invented crayon rocks as a natural and fun way to teach her students the pencil grip. Since a child's first writing tool is usually a crayon, she decided that that should be the one that encourages them to use their thumbs, first, and second fingers in a grip. The perfect tool for fine motor development, their shape does not encourage the holder to grasp with a closed fist. Crayon Rocks are made from USA grown and processed soy wax and a variety of non-toxic powdered pigments to give them their vibrant colors. These chunky, unique art tools are non-toxic, odorless, educational, and a whole lot of fun for kids of any age and skill level.
I bought this rattle for my son so he can play along with his papa’s banjo playing but it is so sharp we decided against giving it to our son. It is much sharper than the adult tambourine we have. Just an FYI to any other parent considering this toy for their child.
Hi Corrin,
Thank you for sharing your experience and alerting us to this issue. I am issuing you a refund for your order and will let the maker know of this safety issue.