ABSTRACT
The
pencils available in the market come in varied shape and sizes. Broadly
classified into triangular, hexagonal or circular shapes, these come in various
grades. This study examines the effect of pencil size and shape on the
pre-writing skills of children aging 2 -3 years. The children's pre-writing
skills is tested while using a triangular shaped pencil, a standard pencil, and
a large diameter pencil.
The results
of the study indicate no effect of pencil size or shape on the quality of the
children's writing. According to the study, ideally the pencil should be positioned in such a
way so that there is equal pressure between the thumb, the side of the middle
finger and the tip of the index finger. All fingers are bent slightly. This is
called a "tripod grip" or "tripod pencil grasp". The eraser
end of the pencil should point toward the shoulder. The underside of the
forearm to the thumb should be a straight line. The hand does not hook back
toward the body.
H2ITM intends
to investigate the above issues and address the following common problems faced
due to lack of proper grip of pencil.
These are:
- Child has difficult time manipulating a large or regular size
pencil.
- Child moves entire arm while writing
- Child writes too hard or soft
- Awkward letter formation
- Poor posture
- Poor paper placement
- by Riddhi J Chokhawala
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