The Pencil Grip Original Universal Ergonomic Writing Aid for Righties and Lefties, 6 Count, Assorted Colors (TPG-11106)

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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". We love Dr. Grip pens so much that we included two different versions on our list of recommendations. Nothing beats their ergonomic design, easy grip, and perfect weight distribution. and the Dr. Grip Center of Gravity Pen by Pilot is no exception.

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But putting pen to paper can be a painful and challenging experience—especially if you have a medical condition that makes writing difficult. Traditional pens and pencils require a firm grasp between your index finger and your thumb, which places stress on your muscles and joints. And, if you are already prone to hand weakness, joint pain, or muscle fatigue this can cause discomfort and pain. 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: 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.

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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. One issue with traditional pens is that they often force your hand and fingers into a specific position when you are writing. But if you have a condition like arthritis or carpal tunnel this can cause pain and discomfort. For this reason, you want to find a writing tool that allows you to write at any angle, Dr. Warner says. 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).

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Schwellnus H, Carnahan H, Kushki A, Polatajko H, Missiuna C, Chau T. Writing forces associated with four pencil grasp patterns in grade 4 children. Am J Occup Ther. 2013;67(2):218-227. doi:10.5014/ajot.2013.005538 Real Review: “I’ve fought my daughter to write correctly since kindergarten. She’s now in 7th grade and is willing to try because of these.” Plus, the weight of this pen is just enough to quell hand tremors by allowing the pen to do all the work for you. In fact, the design encourages support from your larger muscles while reducing the load on your smaller hand muscles. This is exactly what you need if you struggle with hand tremors while attempting to write. Because a pencil requires more pressure on paper than does an ink pen it can be harder to write with, says Dr. Warner, so a pencil gripper can be a wonderful tool for eliminating pain and discomfort. In fact, the best pencil grippers—like The Pencil Grip we recommend above—do not increase the diameter of your writing tool too much and make writing easier and less taxing on your hand and fingers. Plus, they can be moved between writing tools making it easier for you to keep using the pens, markers, and paintbrushes you love.

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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.

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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 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!” Endorsed by the Arthritis Foundation, this retractable ballpoint pen also boasts a contoured rubber grip to give you maximum control. Plus, the refillable ink allows your pen to be reused instead of being replaced, which is not only more economical but also environmentally-conscious. 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.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!