Crayola 12 Pre-Sharpened Coloured Pencils

What you're getting

Grab a pack of 12 pre-sharpened pencils and you're ready to go straight away – no sharpening faff before you've even started. The 3.3mm cores are thick enough to handle a proper grip without snapping, which matters when kids are still figuring out how hard to press.

You get smooth, bright colours that blend nicely, and they hold their points longer than standard coloured pencils. When they do need resharpening, it's straightforward enough. They're made from reforested wood, so there's that too.