Crayola is the only way to go! I teach elementary school. At the beginning of each year, students used to bring pencils, erasers, crayons, etc. The problem was that the students who brought store-brand crayons always had problems. Some are waxy and don't provide good coverage, others break easily. The teachers have now put out a request for only Crayola crayons. They may be a few cents more than the generic brands, but they're well worth the price.