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Fat pencils and poor fine motor skills



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supermama2




 
 
    
 

Post Tue, Dec 01 2009, 9:46 am
Would you use fat pencils for homework w/ a 2nd grade child who has poor fine motor skills?
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imasinger




 
 
    
 

Post Tue, Dec 01 2009, 10:38 am
The question is, would s/he use them?

I'd recommend trying an array, and seeing what was most comfortable/productive -- fat pencils, mechanical pencils, regular pencils with triangular grips.

The problem with the fat pencils is that they often have a thicker point, and that can be difficult if they have to do a lot of writing. But for some kids, it might be good. Why not experiment?
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preempservices




 
 
    
 

Post Tue, Dec 01 2009, 10:54 am
Try Jumbo Pencil Grips - pricey, but my kids LOVED them. If you know an OT they may be able to lend a variety of grips to see which helps (I think the teachers should have them...)

I bought mine from
http://www.learninggearplus.com/
Here it's a little cheaper, but check the shipping $$$
http://www.specialkidszone.com.....=1986

(I couldn't find the jumbos on ebay)
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supermama2




 
 
    
 

Post Tue, Dec 01 2009, 11:23 am
Thanks! Funny, before reading the replies I bought a jumbo grip at a parent/teacher store here today. We'll see how it works out. I also bought 50% fat pencils so they are between regular and fat in size. I'll try to remember and post results in case they could be helpful for someone else too.
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