Known for turning children’s creative time into hands-on, reusable play, DoodleFace makes screen-free wipe-away crayon boards for young learners. Its U.S.-made boards are designed with input from teachers and occupational therapists, helping children practice fine-motor skills, handwriting grip, and coordination without relying on electronics or markers.
Flycatcher ToysFlycatcher Toys makes educational play products that turn drawing, tracing, and pixel art into hands-on learning, led by its award-winning smART Sketcher projector. Its toys blend screen-free activities with optional mobile-app features, including photo-to-sketch creation, and the company says its products have inspired play and learning for 10 years among more than 1 million families. Flycatcher also supports children and families facing serious hardship through a Toy Foundation program.New York, NY
CrayolaCrayola makes children’s creative-expression products, with its iconic crayon first introduced in 1903 and major manufacturing facilities still based in Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley, the company’s home since the early 1900s. Founded in 1885 as a pigment business by cousins Edwin Binney and C. Harold Smith, Crayola now also manufactures Silly Putty and extends its creative mission through entertainment and hands-on Crayola Experience attractions. It has been part of Hallmark Cards since 1984.EASTON, PA
Think BoardThink Board grew from a dorm-room idea in 2014 into a company known for helping schools renew worn writing surfaces without tearing out existing boards. It has served more than 300 schools and districts, including 96 New York City public schools, with classroom work designed to stretch limited facilities budgets further.SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY
Coral & Blue Paper CoFrom Saratoga Springs, NY, Ashley— a mother of two—created Coral & Blue Paper Co. to make children’s stationery that fits the way elementary-aged kids actually write, with elementary lines, oversized writing space and room for drawings. Its cards are made in the USA, BPA-free and recyclable, turning thank-you notes and other messages into a simple, creative exercise in gratitude. The company’s Burundi mission has extended that idea to more than 8,000 children and families through literacy, creative learning and practical support.