Grasp

Grasp Patterns The use of a spoon for eating is one of the first tool-using skills that many infants acquire. Why does it matter how k...

Use this handy, one-page pencil grasp development handout to share about pencil grasp development with parents, educators, or therapists.

Ever wonder how to help your kids with their pencil grasp development? Why not use a few games for pencil grasp development to help?

What does your child’s current pencil grip look like? Pencil grasp development varies for every child. Possible variations in development can depend on the following: - fine motor skills and coordination - sitting posture and position - shoulder stability - environment and learning method

I teach a human development course at the college level. When we get to fine motor skills, I like to show images of the different grips and explain why it’s important especially for teachers and parents to notice when a child’s grip is wrong and how to fix it.

Description A reference guide to early pencil grasps, inefficient and efficient pencil grasps. Clear descriptions, age ranges and photographs. Read more at Your Kids OT (http://www.yourkidsot.com/blog/pencil-grasp-reference-sheet).

PART 2. FACTORS INTERFERING WITH PENCIL GRASP DEVELOPMENT The four main factors that interfere with pencil grasp development and what parents and teachers can do to address those factors.

Find out if your child's pencil grasp is appropriate for their age.

Pencil Grasp in Preschoolers. What it looks like and how to teach it.