Triangular Pencil Grip 5 Pack

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Lastly, for children who have started to hold the pencil with their fingers rather than their whole hand, but who are still struggling to get the correct fingers onto their pencil, a pencil grip can be tried.

Isn’t the optimal grip where the pencil is held with the thumb and forefinger while resting on the middle finger? Paint with water on a block wall, draw with chalk on the wall, tape paper to the wall or to an easel.

You should always model an efficient/functional grasp that is developmentally appropriate for your child's age. All reviews are independent and GriffinOT does not receive payment or endorsements from any companies. In my opinion, pencil grips should only be considered for children over the age of five who have received some support to develop their pencil grasp already. She graduated from the OTA program at Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute in Hudson, North Carolina with an A. A question I often get is how to correct a child’s pencil grip once they have already established a grasp.

Jumbo Pencil Grips: These grips are larger in size and provide a wide surface area for kids with limited fine motor skills to hold the pencil more securely. The videos below show pencil grips that we have found to be helpful in a number of cases when working with children who have an immature pencil grasp. It helps them understand exactly where the child is developmentally and where you, as the OT, wants the learner to head, and why! Some learners or teachers might not like the rocket pencil, because it looks so different from traditional pencils. As there are no specific finger indents on the triangle pencil grip, it can be used for very young children.

In occupational therapy sessions, the OT practitioner is striving to achieve the most effective and functional pencil grasp for each individual. It is sometimes not the best grip for children with small fingers or for those that push very hard with their fingers. Ergonomic Pencil Grips: These grips are contoured to fit the natural shape of the hand, reducing hand fatigue and promoting a comfortable writing posture.

Pencil Toppers: These rubber or silicone toppers can be added to the pencil, providing a soft and cushioned grip for a more comfortable writing experience. Ever since then, along with the Crossbow team he now has behind him, Bob has been bringing you the best dyslexia friendly resources on the market, both those made by Crossbow and by other suppliers. Stetro Grips: These grips have a unique design that guides the fingers into the proper writing position while offering a comfortable grip. It encourages the fingers to form the tripod grasp, which is considered to be the most effective grasp for handwriting activities.Now, without further ado, let’s proceed to types of pencil grips that most OTs recommend, what their purpose is, and why they are recommended!