{"product_id":"mercurius-blackboard-pastel-chalk-set-16","title":"Mercurius Blackboard Pastel Chalk - Set 16","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMercurius Pastel Blackboard Chalk is a popular choice in Waldorf and Montessori educational settings, and it's often used in early childhood classrooms due to educational and developmental benefits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e Length 8.5cm x Width 1cm (each chalk piece)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shopify-section product--section section--canonical\" id=\"shopify-section-template--22207773901116__main\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product__container\n    product__container--two-columns\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-readmore rte\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grouped-content grouped-content-layout-tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cul id=\"grouped-content-bbb2b237-0725-4489-af06-801ebc5f35cc-contents\" class=\"tabs-content grouped-content-contents\"\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"tabpanel\" id=\"grouped-content-bbb2b237-0725-4489-af06-801ebc5f35cc-1-content\" class=\"grouped-content-content active\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Age:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e3+\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWARNING:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNot suitable for children under 36 months, choking hazard due to small parts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafety:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe Art Makes Sense by Mercurius Chalk is exclusively made from certified non-toxic, all-natural materials that are completely safe for children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEncourages creativity\u003c\/strong\u003e: The bright palette invites experimentation with color, fostering imagination and artistic expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow dust \u0026amp; soft texture\u003c\/strong\u003e: Easier for small hands to grip and draw with, minimizing hand fatigue and frustration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmooth glide\u003c\/strong\u003e: Allows children to create fluid lines and shapes with less effort, aiding in fine motor skill development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreat for storytelling and scene creation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Children can illustrate scenes or characters from stories, aiding comprehension and narrative skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReversible and erasable medium\u003c\/strong\u003e: Mistakes are easy to fix, fostering resilience and experimentation without fear of failure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMultisensory experience\u003c\/strong\u003e: The tactile nature of chalk drawing (sound, touch, and sight) supports deeper learning and sensory integration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWaldorf-inspired materials\u003c\/strong\u003e: Encourages holistic education approaches, emphasizing aesthetics, natural materials, and hands-on learning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColours: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dark Red, Red, Light Red, Orange, Golden Yellow, Lemon Yellow, Light Green, Grass Green, Green, Light Blue, Sky Blue, Royal Blue, Lilac, Pink, Apricot, Brown.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLEASE NOTE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBecause chalk is soft in nature, we cannot guarantee that sticks of chalk will not break in shipping. 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