Handwriting

How to Hold Pencil/Crayon Marker

Pencil Grasp Tips

Use broken crayons and short pencils to encourage an efficient grasp
Have your child hold a small coin or cotton ball with their pinky and ring fingers leaving only their index, middle finger and thumb available to hold the pencil.

Dynamic Tripod Grip - most efficient pencil grip.

Using a rubber band around the wrist. Place pencil under the number band to keep the pencil in the space between the index finger and thumb to promote tripod grip.