![]() It helps to keep the pinky side of the hand separate from the thumb part.Īnother way to make it easier for your child is to play games and work with toys that require the separation of the two sides of their hands. ![]() It will pay off! Also, you can help your child to “tuck in” the ring and pinky finger by having them hold a pom pom or a cotton ball in those fingers. Keep encouraging them and use it consistently. That’s ok it’s uncomfortable because the child is now using the correct muscles, and they aren’t used to doing this work. Pencil grips can be uncomfortable for children at first. There are spots for the thumb, index, and middle fingers. Here is what it looks like.Īnother good one that I like for kids Emilia’s age is the “writing claw.” This one can be a little tricky to learn how to use, but once a child gets the hang of it, it’s great. There are specific spots for each finger, but even if they hold it wrong, it’s still ok. This is the area between the thumb and the index finger. I like it because it’s “fatter” towards the back which helps kids to open up their web-space. My favorite “go-to” grip for preschoolers is called “the pencil grip”. The problem is that, due to weak strength and endurance, they can’t maintain a proper grasp. When I ask them to hold the pencil correctly, they try to and they know what I mean. That means that I have taught them many times where their fingers should go and where the pencil should sit in their hands. I usually try not to use a grip until I’m sure that the child is physically having difficulty. ![]() It can be hard for children to develop separation of the two sides of the hand, but a pencil grip can help. Hi Dena! Thanks for the compliment! You don’t need to go to a teacher store you can buy anything online!Ĭhildren who are four are often still developing a comfortable pencil grip. Do u think this will be too hard for her? She turns five in March. “ Do I have to go to a parent-teacher store? Love the tweezer separating sprinkles idea. I’m having trouble finding a pencil gripper. “Hi, Miss Jaime! Love, love your articles!!!! My daughter Emilia still struggles with her pencil grip (using the whole hand instead of the proper 2 fingers). ![]()
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