Chalk pastels (or soft pastels) are vibrant, highly pigmented sticks made from dry chalk and bound with a resin or gum. They vary in hardness, ranging from soft to very hard, making them great for experimenting with line quality, layering and smudging.
Coloured papers with a bit of bite, such as sugar paper, are a great surface to use with chalk pastels.
Enjoy this collection of resources, all of which are easily adaptable for all ages and settings.