A common challenge for new writers is the pencil/pen grip: how do I grip the pencil? what do I do when my hand hurts? what can I do to make it easier to write?
The most common issue seen in beginner writers is that their pencil/pen grip is too tight! This causes their knuckles to turn white, their hands to hurt and in addition they tire more quickly; this causes their writing to become less legible and they become increasingly frustrated which becomes a feedback loop. What can you do to solve this?
Below we have a few photos that show how a beginner writer can hold their pencil with a little, homemade device held in the palm of their hand. This creates a habit of gripping the pencil or pen in a certain way, eventually removing the device completely!
To practice writing don’t forget to view our Smart Words Student Books here!
Brisbane Kids have recommended Seven Tips to Help Your Child Master Pencil Grip, they include our method below in addition to others that support and encourage the “Tripod Grip”.
The consensus of pencil grips is as follows:
Thanks to Sophia Caratti for allowing us to share these photos:
