To correct the ‘pencil grip,’ give the child a fat cotton ball. Position it between the pencil/pen and 3rd finger. The child needs to press that cotton ball against the pencil/pen while writing. If it falls, they have to put it back! Over time, the brain connects the pressure of the 3rd finger against the pencil/pen and will be able to correct the grip consequently….when the 3rd finger presses the cotton ball firmly against the pencil/pen, the thumb and index finger automatically fall into the correct positions! Voila….fix that grip! They will enjoy writing more and their hands won’t hurt as much…

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