Description

Around the age of 3, the Child shows an interest to hold a pencil and to scribble.  It is so important to teach them to hold the pencil correctly from the start, because correcting the pencil-grip at a later stage of their development; is very difficult; this is why we suggest the care-giver uses this Large Triangular Pencil for Toddlers, as their first pencil.

Introducing the pencil too early, may become frustrating, and end up being an unpleasant  experience for all concerned.  Not all hand muscles are sufficiently developed before the age of 3, and the Child’s fine finger muscles will not be strong enough to hold the pencil correctly.

Features of the Large Triangular Pencil for Toddlers

• the larger size aids the learning process
• the 3-sided pencil is more comfortable to hold
• indirectly, children will instinctively hold the pencil correctly, using the “pincer grip”
• a quality, and affordable HB pencil

Dimensions

18 cm long x 1 cm thick / ( 7″ x ½” )

Related Products

• Introduce My First Rattle to the infant to encourage gross and fine muscle development
• stimulate the Child’s creativity with the 12 Jumbo Coloured Pencils
• the Flip-Lid Sharpener with Holder teaches the Child how to sharpen a pencil correctly

Further Reading and Resources:

• Read the blog How we Montessori- Let’s talk about pencil grip
• Beyond Markers and Crayons by Michaela Tuckova offers concrete tips for activities and exercises