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Handwriting Helpers: Tools to help you child learn to write or improve writing skills from a school Based Occupational Therapist
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items Just a little help, not to much. These help kids learn where to place their fingers without being too restrictive.
Just a little help putting those fingers in the right place. These are easy to use and not uncomfortable for the kids.
JuneLsy Pencil Grips for Kids Handwriting (3 PCS)
These are my absolute favorite pencil grip. I tell the kids to put their fingers under the “umbrella” to help them understand finger placement. These allow a little more freedom for the fingers and more comfort with use.
The Pencil Grip Crossover Ergonomic Grips, 6 Ct
Beginner writers overall pick. This brand of pencils cannot be beat. This version has a triangular shaped shaft to help promote grasp in the least restrictive way possible.
Dixon Ticonderoga Tri-Write No. 2 Pencils
You have to sit and have your paper in the optimal position to get good handwriting. This slant board encourages good posture and wrist/hand position. It can help kids who lose their place when copying from the board too !
Nuanchu 2 Pcs Folding Slant Board for Writing
Did you know that adding extra sensory input to the hands/fingers when learning letters can help kids learn to write them and remember them for reading ? This sand tray is perfect for that. Not enough sand to cause a huge mess. I like to color the sand sometimes too ! Make learning letters and shapes fun.
Suwimut Montessori Sand Tray with Wooden Pen
Adding extra sensory input helps kids learn how to form letters and helps them remember them ! This is a mess free version that I love. Have the kids trace the letters with their index finger before writing them.
Learning Resources Tactile Letters - Set of 26
More sensory input to the hands and fingers helps kids learn and remember letters ! This set also encourages coordination and visual skills by having to copy patterns.
Educational Insights Playfoam Alphabet Set
Use more than just pencil and paper to learn letters ! These mess free wax sticks will have your child asking to practice. Also fun for free and imaginative play ! I use them to help kids learn to write “on the line” as well since they also stick to paper (and are removable).
Wikki Stix Alphabet Fun Cards for Learning
This paper with “bumper” lines is a game changer. Having that tactile “stop” helps kids learn to use the lines on paper and makes their writing neater !
Handwriting Practice Paper for Kids: 200 Pages
This shading helps kids learn to use the lines. They made other colors of shading.
Abilitations Hi-Write Beginner Paper, Level 1