The Jumbo Hexagonal Coloured Pencils – Pack of 144 is a high‑quality set designed for vibrant, expressive, and detailed artwork in the classroom or art room. Featuring smooth, thick, and durable leads, these pencils deliver rich colour with a consistent, vibrant laydown perfect for drawings, illustrations, sketches, posters, murals, portraits, and caricatures.

Each pencil is crafted from two pieces of strong cedar wood, helping to protect the lead and minimise cracking, even with frequent use. The jumbo 1 cm hexagonal barrel provides a comfortable and stable grip, ideal for young hands or artists needing extra control. This comprehensive set includes 12 pencils in each of the 12 colours red, orange, salmon, yellow, light green, dark green, light blue, dark blue, pink, purple, brown, and black making it perfect for group activities and busy art stations.

This set delivers durability, quality, and excellent creative potential for learners of all abilities. Sharpener included. Measure 1cm diameter and 17.5cm L Ages 4yrs+.

Educational Benefits:

• Artistic Skill Development: Thick, smooth leads support rich colour blending, shading, and layering. Helps children explore contrast, tone, texture, and composition in their artworks. Ideal for teaching expressive drawing techniques and building artistic confidence.
• Fine Motor Strength & Grip Development: Jumbo hexagonal shape promotes correct finger placement and a stable grip. Strengthens hand muscles and improves coordination through colouring and drawing activities. Supports learners transitioning from early mark‑making to more controlled drawing.
• Cognitive & Creative Expression: Encourages decision‑making as students choose colours, textures, lines, and design details. Supports creative problem‑solving and artistic planning during open‑ended tasks. Enhances visual literacy and aesthetic awareness.
• Collaboration & Group Learning: Large class‑sized set (144 pencils) ensures enough colours for group work, stations, and shared resources. Supports teamwork during collaborative murals, posters, and art displays.
• Practical for Classroom Use: Durable cedar wood construction resists cracking, extending pencil life in busy classrooms. Included sharpener ensures pencils always remain ready for use. Ideal for art rooms, visual arts programs, and multidisciplinary classroom activities.
• Cross‑Curricular Applications: Supports literacy (story illustration), STEM (diagramming), and maths (pattern, symmetry, shape work). Encourages expressive visual communication across all learning areas.