This is the beginning of what looks likes a traditional pencil grasp, where the control shifts from the whole hand and more to the fingers and thumb. Pencil Grasp Development in Older Toddlersīetween two and three years of age, a child’s pencil grasp will transition from the cylindrical grasp (this fisted, whole hand grasp) into the radial cross palmer, where the fingers are all pointed down toward the paper, rather than the palm.Īll fingers and the thumb are still utilized in the radial cross palmer grasp, however there is less support from the palm and slightly more pressure on the fingers and thumb. Finally, tomorrow I will share what a proper pencil grasp looks like and when parents should begin to worry about their child’s pencil grasp. Today is all about how preschoolers transition from those common grasps used by toddlers into a grasp that is more developed and allows more control. Yesterday, I shared how baby’s first grasps develop into the beginning pencil grasps common for toddlers.
Kindergarten pencil grips series#
This is the second post in a series of three where I go in depth about pencil grasp development. To work on more preschool fun, check out our Ultimate Preschool Activity Pack!
Children transition from holding a pencil with a very crude grasp to something that nearly resembles a more advanced, adult-like hold. Acquiring the correct pencil grasp is one of the most important physical skills children develop and most of that takes place during the preschool years. Pencil grasp development in preschoolers is a complex topic.
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