A Waldorf-Inspired Guide to Working with Block Crayons Coloring with Block Crayons by Sieglinde de Francesca is a practical guide for parents and teachers learning to use beeswax block crayons before introducing the techniques to children. Rooted in Waldorf education, the book begins with adult practice and gradually moves into working with children. Using just three primary colors—red, yellow, and blue—the exercises show how a surprisingly wide range of colors can be created through layering and blending. Readers explore landscapes, plants, water, animals, and simple human forms while learning how to use the broad sides, edges, and corners of block crayons. The book also discusses imitation, differences in children's drawing development, and ways to offer guidance without over-directing. These techniques can be carried into Main Lesson Book illustrations, letters and numbers, story and fairy-tale pictures, seasonal drawings, and everyday creative work. Available Options Book Only Book + Primary Block Crayon Starter Set — includes red, yellow, and blue beeswax block crayons Book + Primary Block Crayons + Drawing Paper Pack — includes the three primary block crayons and 50 sheets of 80 gsm 9.8” x 12.8”Bambi drawing paper for practice and finished drawings Continue Your Block Crayon Work Loose drawing paper is especially useful while practicing the exercises and experimenting freely with color. A blank Main Lesson Book can provide a lasting place for finished drawings or can be used by the parent or teacher for lesson notes, examples, and planning block crayon or other lessons. When you're ready to move beyond the primary palette, explore our open-stock block crayons to add individual colors, or choose a larger Stockmar beeswax block crayon set for expanded work: Stockmar open-stock block crayons (individual colors) Stockmar beeswax block crayons (8 count) for foundational work Stockmar beeswax block crayon sets (12-32 count) for expanded work Product Details Title: Coloring with Block Crayons Subtitle: Emphasizing the Primary Colors Author: Sieglinde de Francesca Audience: Parents, homeschoolers, teachers, and educators working with children in the early elementary years Format: Spiral-bound softcover Length: 72 pages Illustrations: Numerous full-color examples Language: English
