# Stone-Shaped Coloring Tools Motor Skill Developing, Eco-Friendly Crayon Rocks By Marissa Liu | Published 2009-12-04 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crayon-rocks References: [dailycandy](http://www.dailycandy.com/san-francisco/gallery/78025/24-Secret-Santa-Gifts-for-30-or-Less?n=22#gallery) & [crayonrocks.net](http://www.crayonrocks.net/ordernow.html) These colorful Crayon Rocks are made from natural soy wax and produce vibrant colors that will make you smile. Crayon Rocks are designed in a [unique stone shape](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/experimental-pencils) to strengthen the tripod grip muscles in the hand in order to prepare children’s fingers and hands for handwriting and developing [fine motor skills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/play-learn-finger-foods). Crayon Rocks were developed by Barbara Lee DaBoll, who has worked for years with [special needs children](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adaptive-art-tools). The Crayon Rocks come in bags of 8 and 16, or a giant eco box ($5-$27). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Eco-friendly Art Supplies:** Opportunity for companies to develop and market more sustainable art and coloring tools, such as soy wax-based Crayon Rocks. - **Fine Motor Skill Development Toys:** Innovative designs like the unique stone shape of Crayon Rocks can create new opportunities for companies to market toys and tools that help children develop fine motor skills. - **Special Needs Educational Tools:** Crayon Rocks were developed specifically for special needs children, opening up opportunities for companies to develop educational tools and devices that cater to this demographic. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art Supplies:** The development of eco-friendly art supplies like Crayon Rocks can disrupt the traditional art supplies industry. - **Toy Manufacturing:** The unique design of Crayon Rocks and their focus on motor skill development presents an opportunity for companies in the toy manufacturing industry. - **Education:** Crayon Rocks were developed by an educator for special needs children, indicating an opportunity for innovation in the production and marketing of educational tools and devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wood-Crafted Eco-Friendly Crayons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-crayon.md) - [Bean-Shaped Vibrant Chalks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bean-chalk.md) - [Multipurpose Beauty Crayons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artist-color-crayon.md) - [Stone-Grip Conical Pencils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aluminum-sphere.md) - [Confectionary-Inspired Chalks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sparkling-macaron-sidewalk-chalk.md) - [Rock-Like Chocolate Chunks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocoboulders.md) - [Playful Crayon USB Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandisk-crayola-usbc.md) - [Calming Stacking Stone Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-stacking-stones.md) - [Stone-Like Supportive Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stapelstein.md)