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I was just discussing this with my wife as my 6-year old daughter developed an interesting grip (not shown in any of those pictures). With humans being creature

I was just discussing this with my wife as my 6-year old daughter developed an interesting grip (not shown in any of those pictures). With humans being creatures of habit, I'm curious if there is generally a certain age where the grip should be corrected, especially if it looks like a straining one. I remember having a co-worker who held her pen in her fist, like she was writing with a boxing glove on (puts all the strain in the arm, elbow & shoulder).

willtim 7y ago
My 6 year old does the grip first described in the post. Her school teacher has shown much apathy in correcting it and even suggested it was "too late" (UK state school). I'm going to try and help her myself. Tips include shorter pencils and "pinch and flip": http://mamaot.com/3-tricks-to-help-kids-learn-to-hold-their-pencil-correctly/ http://mamaot.com/3-tricks-to-help-kids-learn-to-hold-their-...
- Double_a_92 7y ago
  When I went to school we had little rubber things that you could slide onto a pencil. It had dimples for where your fingers were supposed to go. Also it was soft so you didn't hurt your fingers until you got the pressure right. (Apparently they are sold as "pencil grips".)
GistNoesis 7y ago
Have you tried teaching her lock-picking ? Its a fun activity to develop fine dexterity. Having the right grip helps with the motor control.
- pjc50 7y ago
  "I taught my six-year-old lock picking, and now I have two problems"