The 8 Best classroom Chalks (2023 reviews)

The Hagoromo chalk is not large diameter, but larger than conventional chalk and perfect density. It is smoother to write with, won’t scratch your chalkboard, has more vibrant/pigmented colors, and erases easier. Even the "dark" colors like purple show up vibrantly enough for students towards the back of the lecture hall to read.

This chalk is quite dense and can permanently scratch the surface. It is packaged and inserted in styrofoam slots individually to prevent chalks breaking in half. These colors are extremely concentrated and vivid making writings and drawings more clear and visible. It also produces less chalk dust and are all well coated to prevent hands from getting dirty or dusty when using them. It takes a lot of time to rebuild the frame.

Why We Like This:

Thicker chalk, less air bubbles in the chalk allow smoother writing, less chalk dust
Sturdy chalk with vibrant and distinct colors
Makes very little dust and is super smooth

Best For teacher: Kedudes School Chalk

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The kedudes school chalk is capable of outshining several other chalk featured in this list in overall features for the price point. The eraser that comes with this is substantial and effective. They use it and have fun playing school. It is an awesome little variety pack. The Eraser works very well and wipes away any chalk. It does write and draw in nice, clean lines. The eraser works very well and wipes away any chalk. It's skinny and long and will last a very long time.

Why We Like This:

Good old-fashioned chalk, in pretty colors and without the dust
Perfect starter pack for the homeschoolers
Perfect for the daughter's room sign
Works well on chalkboard painted surface

Best For Large Chalk board: Huntz classroom Chalk

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This dustless chalk IS dustless, writes beautifully and erases beautifully. The big eraser is great for kids. It works very well without leaving shadowing. The diameter and length of the chalk are 81mm x 10mm. The color is nice and the eraser is good quality.

The chalk is much better than the other dustless chalks, there is dust that falls though. It is packaged nicely to prevent breakage, and the chalk and added eraser are high quality.

Why We Like This:

Very pigmented and last a long time
Does aesthetically pleasing and the packagees beautifully
Pretty colors that all show up well on blackboard
Great buy, beautiful colours & no more dusty messes

Best For quick craft OF Chalkboard: BAZIC products classroom Chalk

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Bazic Products makes beautiful and great chalk with classic and smartly choosen materials. It is perfect for a quick craft of chalkboard. It comes with a box of color chalk, another white box of chalk and the eraser. The eraser is just black foam. It only has a thin spongy piece on it for erasing. The chalk is extremely fragile but works well. The eraser is a simple plastic back with a piece of foam. It reduces skipping or scratching while drawing.

Why We Like This:

Must-have companion with chalk board gift
Minimal dust but dust not dust free
One of the new comers and featured product

Best For pandemic homeschool: Amazon Basics classroom Chalk

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The amazon basics classroom chalk's material feels more premium than its price would suggest. An eraser is included in the box and it is very unique looking and excellent in erasing the chalk from blackboard, dry erase board or on your child's hand after they have decided to draw on their palms. There are a lot of boxes and they are separated. It has a much smoother feel and a thicker look to it and it wipes off easily with the included eraser. The colors are vivid and erase easily.

The chalk is not too hard and not too soft and it doesn't break easily. They are narrow and fragile, so they wouldn't really work that well for their stubby, uncoordinated little hands.

Why We Like This:

Great pack for lockdown sidewalk art
Great for chalkboard or chalkboard fabric
Vivid colors, nice quality chalk and eraser
Perfect stocking stuffer gift for your favorite teacher, or for home schooling

Best With its beautiful Colors: Prang classroom Chalk

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These are bright, classic colored pieces of chalk. The Dustless chalk in assorted colors is 95 percent pure calcium carbonate and free of foreign materials that can cause scratching, streaking and pitting on board surfaces. It feels heavy, and doesn't break when writing.

This chalk writes so smoothly, much better than the rose art and crayola chalk that you get at target or walmart. It has a noticeably brighter color palette than the Prang. This chalk is great color quality and writes smoothly. It is designed for smooth writing and drawing on traditional chalkboards.

Why We Like This:

Fun when you are sick of using white chalk for outlining dead bodies
Draws smooth like butter and the colors are great to blend
Dust free, writes silky and doesn't scratch chalkboard paint
Erases with a little bit of water and a rag

Best premium: Dustless classroom Chalk

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It feels like a "softer" chalk but it is good. Smooth, easily erased, and bright white, this is an acceptable replacement for Hagoromo Fulltouch chalk, which is no longer being made. It is made from calcium carbonate and scallop shells. It is definitely not "dust free" but it writes cleanly, does not scratch and erases cleanly. The coating on it prevents excessive chalk dust from getting everywhere, and it is also a bit sturdier than average.

In essence no chalk is actually dust free, but this chalk and Hagoromo both last longer than many other brands. If you're looking for an alternative to other fancy chalks out there, this is the way to go.

Why We Like This:

Less dust falls to the ground when you're writing on a chalkboard
Stands out from the chalkboard with ease
Both glide on smoothly and are "dust free

Best For Sturdiness: Kedudes classroom Chalk

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Whether you use this chalk in a classroom as school chalk or to write up the daily menu at a cafe, this dustfree chalk gets you noticed. Using this chalk for chalkboard helps kids pay attention. It can create lots of annoying dust. These are good basic chalk sticks. These chalk sticks have a smooth surface that slides beautifully over blackboard surfaces. It compares well with big brand chalk.

This is really small, whole chalk.

Why We Like This:

Great writing chalk, soft enough to be smooth but not too soft
Great colors and does not break under normal use
Good brand reputation