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The best pencil grip is a comfortable grip that allows the hands and fingers to move freely when writing. Some children, however, hold their pencil very tightly and often press heavily on the page.
As a result, a child may write in a slow and effortful manner and the hand may become tired and sore. Other children may do the opposite and write very lightly, this may result in work that is hard to read.
It is important your child becomes aware of how tightly they hold the pencil and how heavily they press on the page. They can then learn to monitor their writing pressure for themselves.
Wrap an unused strip of Blu-Tack around a pencil approx. 1cm from the drawing tip. If your child holds the pencil too tightly they will squash the Blu-Tack. Help your child become aware of how tightly they hold the pencil by the marks on the blue tack. Encourage them to hold the pencil less tightly and see if there is a difference to a new piece of blue tack.
Try different pencils. Chunkier pencils are often easier or try a pencil grip.
If you have any further questions or concerns please contact the Rheumatology Occupational Therapist on 0114 271 7227.
Please note: this is a generic information sheet relating to care at Sheffield Children’s NHS FT. These details may not reflect treatment at other hospitals. This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical care. Always follow your healthcare professionals’ instructions. If this resource relates to medicines, please read it alongside the medicine manufacturer’s patient information leaflet. If this information has been translated into another language from English, efforts have been made to maintain accuracy, but there may still be some translation errors. If you are unsure about any of the guidance in this resource or have specific questions about how it relates to your child, always ask your healthcare professional for further advice.
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