These are so much fun for our 2 1/2 year old granddaughter. She really enjoys these. They seem to last a long time. They don't make a mess. They are really easy to use. I like to print coloring pages off from the internet onto cardstock. They are fun for our granddaughter to color. These can be used as dots and also as a paint by moving the marker across the paper in a line. Read more
This is fantastic. My 18-month old can play with them and enjoy them about as much as my 3-year old. The dot-a-dot can be used to learn proper handling of writing-device, and this is the first step when learning to write. You can color on so many different surfaces as well, you can color(cover) any drawing with dots. You can mix colors and this is such a fascinating exploration for my 3-year old. If you really want to use it for "curriculum" education, you can dot-trace letters and numbers and shapes, to get the kids used to the shapes. You can teach counting, and number awareness, by putting down 5 dots and counting them, or count as the child fills circles with teh markers. You can color 3 red dots and 5 yellow ones next to the red and 8 orange right below:2 things accomplishes, just as the color mix, the numbers mix to give you a new number...boom...so diverse! But of all, it's for fun, for the kids to enjoy. It's washable successfully before it dries, afterwards there is some struggle. Read more
Vibrant colors, washes off easily, easy for my toddler to use. She loves not only doing art with these but also matching the lids to the correct color of bottle. Read more
We’ve used these Do A Dot Art! markers multiple times now, and they’ve become one of our go-to art supplies for toddler craft time. The rainbow colors are very vibrant and show up clearly on regular paper, which keeps kids engaged and excited to keep creating. From my experience, the size is perfect for small hands. My toddler can grip them independently without struggling, and the sponge tip makes it easy to create clean, round dots without needing precision. It’s great for practicing hand-eye coordination and early fine motor skills. Clean-up has been relatively easy. The ink washes off skin quickly with soap and water, and I haven’t had staining issues on our table so far. That said, I do recommend placing an extra sheet of paper underneath, because if your child presses too hard, the ink can soak through thinner paper. Pros: • Very bright, bold colors • Easy for toddlers to hold and use independently • Encourages creativity and motor skill development • Washable from skin and most surfaces Cons: • Can get messy if squeezed too hard • Ink may bleed through thin paper • Caps need to be closed tightly to prevent drying Overall, this is a fun, low-prep art option for toddlers and preschoolers. It’s not completely mess-proof, but compared to paint, it’s much easier to manage and still gives that colorful, creative experience. Read more
These are great markers which last along time. Read more
I like these for kids but if you swipe them instead of making dots the foam tip tears off. So it depends on the child whether these will work for you. Read more
These are a great addition to a kids' arts and crafts collection. My two had limited fine motor skills and couldn't color well with a crayon or marker but grabbed these and immediately took a fancy to them. Having always before been told my her that I needed to do the coloring while she just watched, I was pretty excited to see her want to use these all by herself. They are great for do-a-dot worksheets, coloring crafts, or even just practicing writing/recognizing letters, numbers, or shapes. A great tool for all ages really. Plus they're made in the good ol USA!! This set has lasted me quite a bit of time already, several months of almost daily use, without running out of ink yet. Although they can be a bit messy if you aren't careful, they are very washable. My girl got a white tank completely soaked in the blue color and it washed right out in the normal laundry cycle. And her skin came clean in the bath. I will definitely be getting these again when necessary. Read more
Perfect for my 2 yr old for his arts. It has no strong smell, very easy to remove cap, my two year old can open it by himself, it doesn’t leak, and haven’t dry out, worth the money. Read more