Aids to support good pencil grip can be very useful for some pupils. However, one of the issues with their use is that, when a pupil has not got the pencil grips to hand, they revert back to the original poor grip position.
Pencil grip aids generally do not correct the grip, they just force the hand and fingers into the correct position for writing. To correct the grip permanently the physical factors that have created the incorrect grip need to be addressed.
The use of grips can encourage a pupil to write more fluently, building their self-esteem, whilst you work on correcting the factors that have caused a poor grip to form. The long-term aim must always be to get the pupil to grip the pencil correctly without the use of aids.
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Pencil grip aids can indeed be a helpful temporary solution for improving grip and encouraging writing fluency. However, it’s crucial to remember that these aids don’t fix the underlying issues causing a poor grip; they only provide a temporary adjustment. The goal should always be to address those underlying physical factors and work towards helping the pupil develop a correct grip independently. This approach not only helps in the short term but also supports long-term improvement and self-confidence in writing.
Exactly!