Real Review: “I bought these to help a couple of my kindergarten students to remember spaces between their words. It is very helpful to them for that as well as keeping them on the lines! I love them and would get them again!” Original pencil grips (such as the triangular grip, foam grip, gel ridge grip, stetro grip) provide a guide for finger placement on the pencil. They help to reduce some pressure and may be of assistance to those who hold the pencil too close to the nib or too far away. When a child has established the "wrong" pencil grasp for a long time then using these grips will not be helpful. These grips can be helpful with preschool age children who are just learning about finger placement on the pencil. A pencil grip is a small foam, silicon or moulded plastic attachment to a pencil to help a child (or adult) to have a functional grasp of the pencil. There are several on the market and one size does NOT fit all. This change of mind return policy is in addition to, and does not affect your rights under the Australian Consumer Law including any rights you may have in respect of faulty items. To return faulty items see our Returning Faulty Items policy.

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Once you find a pencil that suits your hand, it’s easy to customize how it writes. Mechanical pencils can write with leads of all hardnesses, or even with colored leads. Our guide to the Best Mechanical Pencil Leads can walk you through the nitty gritty. If you want to write with light pressure and still leave a dark mark, you should look for a soft lead. But if you’re left-handed, or if you know your notes will experience rough handling, get a mid-hardness lead that’s less susceptible to smearing. Why We Like It: This grip has “wings” to help hold fingers in the right position. The center ridge keeps fingers from crossing over to the wrong side. Why We Love It: Lefties face special challenges, so these grips are made just for them. Start using them early and you’ll see real results. Why We Like It: Spacing words properly is another key part of improving handwriting. A “spaceman” helps kids measure the proper amount of distance between each word. You get 30 in a set, so you should have enough for every student.

I have found the C.L.A.W to be very popular with the kids I see, especially with kids who have been recommended other pencil grips in the past (ie. have a long term habit to change how they hold the pencil). Slide the wider end of the grip on first. Righties and Lefties simply place their thumb on the “R” or the “L” printed on the grip. Fingers will naturally fall into place with the middle finger on the underside of the grip. The images on the left show proper positioning. I have to start this post by saying that I try my best not to recommend pencil grips. It may be very "un-OT" of me to say this out aloud but there it is.

Pencil Grip Original Pencil Gripper, Universal Ergonomic The Pencil Grip Original Pencil Gripper, Universal Ergonomic

There are certainly lots of kids who benefit from using a pencil grip. Here are two examples of kids who have found pencil grips to help with pencil grasp and handwriting. Why We Love It: This unique design is different from other grips on the market. Since the leads are replaceable, these pencils should last a very long time. The Pencil Grip was designed by a doctor and is widely used in classrooms, at home, and in therapeutic settings. The unique shape is designed to be “one size fits all” to help the hands of kids and adults, and work for both righties and lefties. The Pencil Grip can be used as a training tool, and then permanently for added comfort. The Pencil Grip fits on pencils, primary pencils, pens, crayons, markers, paint brushes, etc., so its benefits can be widely enjoyed. Real Review: “My 9 year old son has dysgraphia and he dreads writing. I dread reading it. The difference with his handwriting is night and day with these pencils. They fit well in his hand and helps make his writing more legible. We still have issues with spacing and sizing, but we can practice now. Great product!” Real Review: “My kids love these. I remember having them in the first grade so I now have them for my first grade class! I have to count them each time I pass them out so I know they’re all there.”Why We Like It: Some kids may be reluctant to use pencil grips because they don’t want to look different from other kids. This cute style feels more like a reward instead. The original grip that continues to set the standard; Designed by doctors, tested by kids, approved by parents The perfect pencil isn’t the be-all and end-all of ergonomic writing. Forming good habits is valuable too. Be sure to take breaks and stretch, and try to write with arm motions from the shoulder or elbow instead of small movements in the fingers and wrist. Real Review: “I absolutely love this product! My child has Autism and really struggles with his fine motor skills. This product has worked wonders in helping him hold his pencil properly and I couldn’t be more excited about how much he’s improved since he started using this!” Why We Like It: This set is designed to improve writing grips in stages. In the early stages, the tripod grips hold fingers firmly in position. As kids improve, they step down to simpler aids. The pencil buddies add a fun touch!

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Keep collections to yourself or inspire other shoppers! Keep in mind that anyone can view public collections - they may also appear in recommendations and other places. Why We Like It: This option is especially good for kids who tend to squeeze the pencil too tight or hold it too high or low on the barrel. It’s a little large, so it’s better for upper elementary kids and older. The Pencil Gripprovides ergonomic support of the hand in a tripod position. It comes in two sizes with the larger size called the "Jumbo Grip". Why We Like It: Fingers can help kids remember proper spacing… two fingers for larger writing, one for smaller. This set of translucent guides is easy to slide along as you write, keeping spacing consistent.Why We Like It: As kids learn correct grip, they can switch to an aid like this one. It reinforces the proper grip but offers a little more freedom. When working with a child who has an inefficient pencil grasp, I will ALWAYS try to encourage a dynamic tripod grasp by other means first. Read about "pencil grasps" in my very first blog. Real Review: “Bought these for my son who has ADHD, ODD, dyslexia, and SPD. Before these weights we could barely read his writing, but now what a difference! To me it looks like they help him concentrate more on what he’s writing and he seems to take his time which means less mistakes.” Real Review: “My son is in 4th grade and was struggling with good penmanship. Most of his stuff you couldn’t read. Not sure how his teacher graded half his papers! We got him these pencil grips and it has helped TREMENDOUSLY!”