We continue to enjoy our handwriting time as we are perfecting our fine motor skills and our printing skills. I recently received a wonderful email from Handwriting Without Tears detailing proper pencil grip. Pencil grip is an important part of our handwriting lessons. Awkward pencil grips can cause fatigue, cramping, and even pain. This problem can be prevented as the foundation starts with general upper body strength and fine motor skill activities, a big part of handwriting time.
The link below details the four steps to teach proper pencil grip. Our Cottontails are practice the tripod grip. I encourage you to continue to help your Cottontail use the tripod drop.
Handwriting Without Tears Pencil Grip Article
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