September 9, 2010 7:34 AM
Pencils and pencil grips for preschoolers
Hey Barbara ; )Hope you are doing well : )
I'm wondering if you have a favorite pick for writing utensils for little hands : ) I would love to hear your thoughts!!!
thanks!
Shawnda
Here are several ideas. You could find these at any teacher supply store as well, but I've linked to Amazon so you can read the descriptions - and in case you want to order them through my site. Just click on the pictures below.
There are several types of pencil grips:
There are also beginner pencils which are a little bigger around to make it easier for the child to grasp:
And I found these , which look very intriguing as they are not only bigger, but also triangular in shape for an easier grip:
Some children will have no difficulty using a regular pencil from the get-go. But for those who need some transitional steps, these are good options. You do want to make the learning experience as comfortable as possible and to give your child the maximum chance for success.
Keep in mind that before a child ever picks up a pencil, he or she will be working on preparation through the simplest tasks - from picking up Cheerios from his high chair tray to sorting buttons (See Montessori Mondays: Pincer grasp) Which is why it's helpful for parents to understand and encourage the pincer grasp. A child who's had a lot of practice perfecting his pincer grasp will be all the more ready to write with a pencil.
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