At Seaside we are very lucky to have crayons made from beeswax. These special art tools, shared with us by the bees, help us create beautiful artwork and learn to draw. These crayons and pencils are also very expensive, so we need to care for them. When properly cared for, these crayons can last for years. The key to making them last is using consistent sides to make the large, medium, and small sides. When wanting to make a dot or thin line, you change the angle of your hand instead of using a corner. Typically, we keep these special things at school, but for the summer we will be sending home each child’s supplies so that families can help us care for them and replace what is needed.

Please wash your child’s crayon roll this summer and help them clean their crayons. Crayons are best cleaned with some essential oil on a dry rag. If you rub the crayon, the oil will remove any mix-match colors on the outside of the crayon.
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This can also be accomplished by rubbing the crayon on white paper many times as well. You can also recreate corners and edges by working with the crayon on paper. This process takes patience, but it is a good exercise of will and a great lesson on using hard work to care for your things and keep them nice. If you decide that any of your crayons need to be replaced, you can order a replacement set through our school store.