It’s way easier to teach children proper pencil grip rather than try to break a bad habit. But don’t push your kid into writing! These are great items to help those preschoolers be on their way to writing!
Great for kids who have already developed a bad pencil grip. This can make correcting it fun!
Pencil Grips - Target
My son had this and loved it!!
Spike the Fine Motor Hedgehog - Learning Resources
Fantastic for fine motor development which is crucial to correctly gripping a PENCIL.
Spike The Fine Motor Hedgehog® Tissue Pal™ - Learning Resources
Great for practicing grip without the pressure of writing!
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Don’t push your child into writing before their brain is ready BUT get a head start on developing those pencil grip skills with this cool maze!
Town Maze Magnetic Puzzle Game | Durable Toys - HABA USA
Fun and low pressure! Kids don’t even realize they’re developing good PENCIL grip!
Orchard Maze Magnetic Sorting Game - HABA USA
Play dough is one of the ultimate early development tool. It’s great for hand muscle development, sensory input, creativity, and it’s just fun!! They have no idea they’re taking the first steps towards becoming writers.
Play-doh Case Of Imagination 30pk - Target
Fantastic for use during science experiments! Also fun play with water, sand, or mud!
Helping Hands Fine Motor Tool Set - Learning Resources
Did you know stringing beads helps with coordination?! And kids LOVE it! For older kids you could even make jewelry.
Learning Resources Beads, Fine Motor Skills, Lacing ... - Walmart
Great for very young writers. Some kids are ready to write before others. Great for kids who are eager to start writing.
Ticonderoga My First Tri-Write Pencils
This looks so good for older kids!
Handy Handwriting Weights (set of 2) - Fun & Function
The smaller beads makes this great for kids that need a little more advanced practice but aren’t ready to write.
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This is fun for the whole family not just the little ones!
Learning Resources Noodle Knockout!
As an adult—I love this! It’s fun and relaxing. Great for kids hand eye coordination and pencil grip!
Aizweb Counting & Color Sorting Toys
Great for fine motor but also good for learning letters, matching, colors, sorting, and categorizing!
Magnetic Alphabet Maze Montessori Toy
A fantastic and informative article about teaching pencil grip at home.
