36 Things To Do With Crayons For Kids & Parents

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Crayons aren’t just for coloring and art projects anymore! Discover 36 creative and unique things to do with crayons that kids (and parents) will love.

I hear this all the time: My kids don’t like to color. What else can I do with my crayons?

In the past, I’ve suggested twistables crayons (affiliate link). My kids love them!

Well, turns out, a lot.

36 Things To Do with Crayons for Kids & Parents

I’ve searched for some fun ideas to do with crayons and came up with 36 uses for crayons.

Things to create with crayons, art ideas for crayons, and even some activities to do with crayons!

I love these 36 different activities, all with crayons, that go way, way beyond plain old coloring.

Plus, you’ll be able to set up so many of these activity ideas in no time because you already have the main ingredient: crayons!

I know we always have a few packs (plus a ton of random) crayons floating around. How many packs do you have at your house?

Let’s Get Creative with Crayons!

First, I wanted to go beyond basic coloring and use crayons as part of larger crafts. These 12 creative crayon crafts are so fun!

Creative Crafts with Crayons

Crayon Monogram Shadowbox

The Trendy Treehouse

Upcycled Crayons

Hands On As We Grow

Crayon Picture Frame

Felt So Cute

Crayon-Wrapped Dish

The Celebration Shoppe

DIY Crayon Balloon Candle

Red Ted Art

DIY Crayon Wreath

This Grandma is Fun

Melted Crayon Luminaries

Aunt Peaches

Melted Crayon Paperweights

Fakin' It

Melted Crayon Batik Fabric

Suzy's Artsy Craftsy Sitcom

DIY Crayon Candles

The Pinning Mama

Upcycled Crayon Ornament

One Cupcake at a Time

Melted Crayon Art for Toddlers

123 Homeschool 4 Me

I love when you can level up your coloring as part of a bigger art project.

Check out these 15 fun crayon art projects!

Art Activities with Crayons

Crayon- Colored DIY Lantern

Herz-Allerliebst

Tape Resist Scribble Card

LIbraryMakers

Wax Crayon Etching

NurtureStore

Melted Crayon Dot Art

Helping Little Hands on Pieces by Polly

Baked Crayon Art

Messy Kids

Leaf Rubbings

Hands On As We Grow

Melted Crayon Art

Babble Dabble Do

Sandpaper Art

Come Together Kids

Crayon Easter Eggs

Hands On As We Grow

Fall Leaves Stained Glass

Having Fun at Home

Melted Crayon Shaving Art

Hands On As We Grow

Watercolor Crayon Resist Art

Teaching 2 and 3 Year Olds

Melted Crayon Monogram

Artsy Crafty Mom

Crayon Painting

Babble Dabble Do

Coloring on a Warming Tray

Artful Parents

Adding crayons into your learning activities is super fun!

I love these 9 activities that use crayons for something other than arts or crafts.

Learning Activities with Crayons

Color Match & Sort

Hands On As We Grow

Secret Letters

Busy Toddler

Harold & the Purple Crayon Play Dough

The OT Toolbox

Color Sorting Busy Bag

Coffee, Cupcakes and Crayons

Crayon Shapes

Toddler Approved

Watercolor Crayon Color Mixing

No Time for Flash Cards

Crayon Truck Drawing

When You Never Expect Two

Big Crayon Bundle Drawing

Dr. Jean and Friends

Sight Words Crayon Rubbings

The OT Toolbox

Need more inspiration for your crayons?

I have an ongoing collection on my Pinterest Color Me a Crayon board.

Which crayon activity are you going to try first? We’d love to see pictures of your next non-coloring crayon activity!

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