The team interviewed groups of children who got to try out prototypes and provide their points of view. What were their favourite colours? What did they think of the paper? “The children had very strong and sensible opinions. We also realised how they use drawing and painting gear. For example, if you’re four years old and in the middle of making a drawing, you don’t always think of putting the cap back on the felt pen. So, these pens will last up to three days without caps.” To ensure high quality at the right price, the development work was allowed to take extra time. “What children do and how they do it is super important. That’s why we considered all their feedback and made sure the products met their needs.”
MÅLA Chalks, mixed colours
Price $ 6/9 pack
How to get it
Available services
The MÅLA series has everything your child needs when creativity kicks in. Paint! Cut! Draw! It’s all about having fun and letting your child explore the world through its own imagination – there’s no limit!
Article Number501.933.22
Product details
Big chalks that are easy to grip for tiny hands and can be used on both blackboard and asphalt.
Of course everything in the MÅLA series is non-toxic – we care just as much about the creative minds of the next generation as you do.
Creating and being creative makes you calm and focused, and is extra nice after a day of school and activities.
Designer
IKEA of Sweden
Good to know
Comprises: 1 plastic box with lid and 3 white and 6 coloured chalks.
Materials and care
Material
- Box/ Lid:
- Polypropylene plastic
- Chalk:
- Calcium carbonate
Care
Wipe dry with a clean cloth.
Safety and compliance
WARNING! CHOKING HAZARD - Can be bitten into small parts. Not for children under 3 years.Recommended for ages from 3 years.
Measurements
- Length: 8.0 cm
- Package quantity: 9 pack
Packaging
MÅLA
Article Number501.933.22- Width: 6 cm
- Height: 4 cm
- Length: 9 cm
- Weight: 0.25 kg
- Package(s): 1
Reviews
not good qualityXiaoyuvery bad quality
Beautiful color and easy to handle for little kids.RitikaBeautiful color and easy to handle for little kids.
Stumpy chalks good for little fingersChristinaNice colours, nice shape
very goodRuthgreat selection of colours
It’s costly compare to other in marketSwatiI paid 6$ for 9 pc of Chalk and out of that 3 of them were white. Where’s , lI got 16 colours chalk in 5$ from other shops.
Happy with purchase.JoGood purchase. As advertised.
Coloured chalkBarbaraNice large sticks for small hands
Mala is useful for paintingHillaryMala is useful for painting dots especially.
Easy to hold. Not soPegEasy to hold. Not so easy to break 🙂
chalkStuartgreat size for small hands
Marking outJulieUsed for marking out when renovating
Kids love itAnonymous reviewerGood quality chalks
Just great for kids. GoodHelenJust great for kids.
Good size, good colour andxeasily stored.
Great product, but needs a duster in the setAnonymous reviewerHad to purchase a duster from elsewhere as IKEA didn't have one in their Mala line. Great chalk, daughter loves it for her Mala easel. Haven't broken (yet) despite being a destructive 3 year old.
Lovely coloursAlysonLovely colours
Chalks!Juliegreat range of colours
Great chalkSueOur grandkids love this chalk. Having a container to keep it in is very handy.
ChalkJacquelineworks as expected. I like that they are chunky, makes it easier for my nephew to use.
Great for toddlers handsLesaTakes a lot of dropping before this chalk breaks, ideal for toddlers
Nice chalk for childrenCarolNice chalk for children
Customer reviews
4.5Average rating
678Reviews
SustainabilityPeople and planet
Energy and resources
Give kids the freedom to safely express themselves!
You can have peace of mind knowing our nontoxic MÅLA products are safe for children to use. After all, they are the next generation of creative thinkers.
Story
For all creative little explorers
Drawings all over the kitchen table and coloured felt pens without caps. Does it sound familiar? This is definitely part of living with children, and actually something to be happy about. Painting, drawing, and crafting are in fact not just fun, but important work, and a way for your child to develop. When we created the MÅLA series, we wanted to take children’s creation very seriously and listened to the true experts: the children themselves.
We always start with the child’s perspective to understand what they really need. In this project, we found facts and inspiration in pedagogy focusing on creativity. “We realised that creativity isn’t just any play for children, they’re little researchers who use creation to understand the world around them,” says Ina Tidbeck Sjöblom who was part of creating the MÅLA series.
Made for busy artists
Easy to get started
The MÅLA series has been around for a long time, but it keeps growing and evolving as we see new needs and get new ideas. All parts should be easy to grab and use whenever inspiration strikes. “The child shouldn’t need a parent nearby to start drawing or painting. Being able to do things on your own is an important part of development. You grow with the task.”
Quality
Creative genius comes in small sizes!
Paint! Cut! Draw! The MÅLA series has everything your child needs to let their imagination and creativity flow. Paintbrushes with untreated wooden handles that give good grip, scissors made to fit tiny hands, and colours that are easy to mix and wash off. No nagging your child to put the cap back on – our felt-tip pens survive a full 3 days without caps. Everything’s non-toxic, of course. Because we care as much about the next generation of creative minds as you do.