# Toy Chalkboard Cubes The Naef 'Colorem' Allows Your Children to Build Creative Skills By Tiana Reid | Published 2010-07-28 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naef-colorem References: [inhabitots](http://www.inhabitots.com/2010/07/26/colorem-chalkboard-cubes-from-naef/) & [naefusa](http://www.naefusa.com/index.php?id=1&L=1) The Naef 'Colorem' is a two-in-one toy. Part [building block](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blockitecture-frank-lloyd-wright) and part chalk board, any child would stay busy with these toys for hours. Each maple wood cube is varnished with blackboard paint so that kids can [draw](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paletteplayart) while they're building. The Naef 'Colorem' can come in 12 or 25 pieces, along with water-soluble chalk and a cleaning sponge. Budding architects will relish for the Naef 'Colorem,' and environmentally friendly parents will be happy that [less paper is wasted](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woset). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - 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's Driving This Trend - **Building Block Toys:** The trend of combining building blocks with other features, like chalkboards, offers new opportunities for creative play and skill development. - **Multifunctional Toys:** Toys that serve multiple purposes, like the Naef 'Colorem' as a building block and chalkboard, are becoming increasingly popular as they provide more value and engagement for children. - **Sustainable Play:** Parents who value sustainability and environmental consciousness are embracing toys like the Naef 'Colorem' that minimize paper waste and offer long-lasting play value. ### Who This Affects Most - **Toy Manufacturing:** Toy manufacturers have the opportunity to create innovative products that combine traditional play elements with additional features to enhance creativity and engagement. - **Educational Toys:** The market for educational toys can benefit from the trend of integrating educational elements, like the chalkboard feature of the Naef 'Colorem,' into toys to promote learning through play. - **Eco-friendly Products:** Companies in the eco-friendly industry can explore opportunities in the toy market by developing sustainable toys like the Naef 'Colorem' that align with the values of environmentally conscious parents. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bean-Shaped Vibrant Chalks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bean-chalk.md) - [Big Apple Toy Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/machi-town-new-york.md) - [Interactive Early Education Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tokidos-playcubes.md) - [Combination Building Block Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omnicompatible-wooden-bricks.md) - [Toy Block-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bloc-collection.md) - [Mess-Free Eco Craft Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/create-n-colour.md) - [NFC-Enabled Building Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/educational-building-blocks.md) - [Towering Wooden Block Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capsule-tower.md) - [Educational Climate Change Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toy-brick-sets.md)