Supplies we love

The quiet basics.

A short list of what we actually reach for when coloring with our kids. Nothing fancy — just the quiet, well-made basics that make the ritual feel good.

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Paper

32 lb ivory printer paper

Heavier than standard so markers don't bleed through, with a soft cream tone that feels warmer than stark white.

A child taking a freshly printed coloring page from a home printer

Printer

A reliable home printer

Wirecutter's top pick for home use — handles daily printing without fuss.

Colored pencils

Our favorite coloring tool

German-made, break-resistant, hexagonal barrels. The grown-up choice that still works for kids.

A child coloring a Colorín letter page with a blue marker

Markers

For confident colorers

Clean lines, rich pigment, the kind that make a finished page feel finished.

Markers

For little hands

Chunky barrels, easy grip, hard to lose the cap.

Crayons

For toddlers

Stubby, chunky shape that's nearly impossible for small hands to break.

Crayons

For babies

Chunky, made from soy and beeswax, slightly more traditional crayon shape but baby-safe. Made in Maine.

A child's painted dinosaur drawing displayed in a white magnetic frame above coat hooks

A place to show it off

Articulate Gallery magnetic frame

Swap out the current masterpiece in five seconds. Makes the fridge feel like a small gallery.