STABILO coloured pencils for learning to write

Even when drawing in preschool, it is important to pay attention to the correct grip. From the age of 3 to 4 years, the child's handedness also becomes relevant here. Before that, children are mostly ambidextrous and are still experimenting with the "right" hand. Different methods can be used to identify the child's dominant hand. Socially learned behavior such as holding cutlery is unsuitable. Spontaneous, subconsciously controlled motor impulses such as picking up spilled matches are favorable. Here, the dominant hand is usually used intuitively.

It is important to note that once incorrectly imprinted, unfavourable grip postures are very difficult to correct, and usually needs additional support of an occupational therapist. That's why the non-slip grip zones of our STABILO EASYcolors pencils provide the support need to help enforce the recommended tripod grip, even while drawing. This means that the first hurdle in the process of learning to write is already overcome at preschool age, and children do not have to wait until school to (re)learn the correct pencil position.