This is good for ADULTS, who are right handed. I got them for my daughter, who is learning to write. Too big.
I'm left handed, I thought I could use them. They are awkward to use left handed, the company claims you can use them with either hand, there is a (R) and (L) printed on 2 faces.
Put your thumb on the respective letter, and that is the correct way to hold it.
They are ergonomically molded for righties. Right handed they feel fine. Left handed, not so much. The Pencil Grip Ergonomic Writing Aid, Assorted Colors, 6 Count Polybag (TPG-11106)
I USE THESE ALL THE TIME AS I HAVE CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME AND ARTHRITIS. I HAVE TO WRITE A GOOD PORTION OF THE DAY. IT ALLOWS ME NOT TO HAVE TO GRIP MY PEN SO HARD. I ALSO GIVE THEM TO OTHERS TO USE WHO HAVE HAND WEAKNESS FROM A STROKE OR INJURY AND TO PEOPLE WITH PAINFUL FINGERS FROM RHEUMATOID OR OSTEOARTHRITIS. THEY ALSO FIT MOST PENS. THE TRIANGULAR SHAPED GRIPS ARE TOO LARGE AND MOST PENS SLIP THROUGH THOSE.
This form is asymmetrical so it's not possible for it to work the same the same way for left handed people as for right handed people. When I hold it in my right hand, my fingers fall naturally into place, but it's not the same for the left hand. Just because they added a letter "L" on it, does not make it a good product for lefties. We liked the twist n' write penagain children's pencils - they are helping my daughter to correct her pencil grasp.
I purchased these for my six year old who has had problems from the beginning with holding her pencil properly. Even after two years in a private school, she held the pencil wrong, thus making it hard for her to write cursive letters properly. After two weeks of practice with these, her penmanship improved significantly; and although she still uses them in school, I have noticed that she holds crayons and other writing instruments properly without the Pencil Grip. If your child has trouble holding a pencil properly, these will get him/her on the right path. Expect some resistance at first since it will feel strange to them and they may complain that their hand hurts a bit until the muscles in the fingers get used to the new positioning. This product really works!!
I have a six years old lefty kid, and he has been having trouble with the grip. This aid has helped him to be aware of the way he has to position the fingers to make writing easier. However, it's kind of difficult at the beginning to make him use it, but once he is used to it... you can see the difference.
My 5 year old son was having trouble learning to hold his pencil correctly. As soon as I put this on his pencil he immediately started holding it right, and he loves using it becuase it makes writing so much easier! Also love the softness of it makes it very comfortable to use.
I bought this for my 4 year old who was having trouble with her grip on pencils and pens. This corrects the problem and allows her to hold correctly without hand over hand help. I think it would be a great tool for all kids.
I teach first grade and believe it or not, the kids not only are old enough to have penmanship problems, but fixing them takes persistence and patience! children can be very picky about what they will tolerate. This grip is soft and yet big enough to encourage the correct pencil grip. It stays on the pencil and doesn't fall off as other often do. These are not for every child - pricey if you were to by many, but for just a few it is possible.
My daughter's school gave her one of these to help with her fine motor skills. It really helps her to hold a pencil comfortably and with minimal muscle tension. Great for anyone that has trouble holding a slim pen or pencil. They seem to be quite durable.'
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