Blog & Activities

The most recognizable feature of the Ticonderoga pencil is undoubtably its green ferrule. However, Ticonderoga’s ferrule wasn’t always green.

Once people discover these unique pencils, they can't put them down. But why?

Give your child something to write about with these fun, seasonal writing prompts.

Find out why teachers across the country consistently request Ticonderoga for their classroom.

Use this quick and easy refresh activity to practice numbers 1 through 12.

Practice the alphabet and your fine motor skills by matching the word with the picture that best represents it.

Practice counting and writing the number of pepperoni on a pizza slice and spots on a ladybug ranging from one to 10.

Add some baseball-themed fun while practicing pencil control with these tracing activities.

You’ll want to pencil in this photo opportunity and head to the ballpark!

Find out why it is so important for every kid to have a pencil for classroom learning.

Learn how to properly write upper and lower case letters in cursive.

Learn how to properly write words with different letter combination in cursive.

Learn how to properly address an envelope, right down to where to place the stamp.

Everyone loves a word search, especially when it features The World's Best Pencil!

Write and draw your New Years resolution for two activities in one!

Trace that shape! This is a great exercise for beginners to practice their coordination and fine motor skills.

Set sail for adventure with this nautical-themed creative writing exersize.

Practice printing letters in both upper and lower case. Perfect for beginners!

Botany and descriptive writing go hand-in-hand in this delightful spring activity.

How were erasers developed and what does bread have to do with it? We've got answers.

Our best "tips" on pencil sharpening technique.

Learn what makes the My First Short Pencil perfect for beginners.

Discover the best pencil for each stage of writing development and why it matters.