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From toddlerhood onwards, children's pencil grasp changes significantly. Children typically develop control of large muscles first, and smaller ones later. This explains why young children's gross motor skills are typically more advanced than their fine motor skills - for example, a three-year-old will find it easier to hop on one leg than to do up their buttons.
Young children usually develop their pencil grasp in the following sequence:
- Palmar grasp: this is where the child's whole hand wraps around the pencil, so it's grasped in the palm of the hand. This usually develops between 12 and 18 months.
- 'Hand on top of the pencil' grasp: Here, the child begins to grip the pencil with their fingers, with their wrist turned so that their hand is on top and the palm pointing towards the paper. They start to control their movements from the elbow, rather than the shoulder, and begin to be able to copy simple shapes like lines and circles. Children usually reach this stage between two and three years of age.
- Static tripod grasp: Somewhere around three and a half to four years, children start to hold their pencil with a rudimentary three-fingered grasp, using the thumb and index finger to pinch the pencil with the middle finger behind. The ring finger and little finger stay still, which limits their hand movement, but they are able to exert more control over their pencil, writing over dotted letter patterns and drawing simple people.
- Dynamic tripod grasp: This is the ideal pencil grip for smooth, fluent and effortless handwriting, and develops around five years of age. The thumb and first two fingers hold the pencil, while the ring and little fingers curl into the palm, creating a circular grasp. The movement of the pencil is controlled by the fingers, rather than the wrist or elbow. Children are now able to practice and perfect their letter formations.
It's important not to force your child to develop a correct pencil grasp before they're ready, no matter how clunky or uncomfortable their grip may look. Developing a good pencil grasp is a natural process, and it cn be hard to unlearn an incorrect hold later on.
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- MULTIFUNCTIONAL, FLEXIBLE, ADAPTABLE. Provides support and guidance to write. Reduce fatigue, improves hand posture, increase confidence. Can be used on many types of pens, pencils, markers, brushes and crayons. Due to its design, it fits both hands.
- SAFE AND RESISTENT. Eco friendly, latex free, durable, odorless, harmless. Made from 100% food grade silicone, which is totally non-toxic, and approved by FDA/ SGS/LFGB/CE.
- SOFT AND COMFORTABLE. Skin friendly material with innovative ergonomic design to prevent handwriting fatigue and cramp.
- Prevent callus and finger deformation. Excellent work tool for occupational therapists and teachers.
- SMALL AND LIGHT. Easy to handle and store.
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- SKU: GE779HL0571W7NAFAMZ
- Product Line: Teemah Apparel
- Production Country: China
- Size (L x W x H cm): 12 x 3 x 3cm
- Weight (kg): 0.15
- Certifications: Eco Friendly
- Color: NA
- Main Material: N/A
- Style: Modern
- Area of Use: Home Office
- Care Label: Our quality is the best, please rest assured to buy
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