Handwriting coach recommends triangle pencil for kids, here's why

Holding a pencil is one of the first lessons that we learn when we go to school. However, what many don’t teach is the right way to hold it. Using a pencil the wrong way can be dangerous for kids and loosen up the grip of the hands, causing several problems. Handwriting coach Seema shared a video on her Instagram account revealing the right way to use a pencil.Seema shared how children usually use a pencil with six sides and how they should use pencils with three sides instead. She said, “For many years, such pencils were used by children and it was normalised. However, they should not be used as they have six sides. A pencil with three sides should be used instead. The main reason behind it is the fact that we use only three fingers to write, and this kind of pencil has three sides, which helps us with the grip. Hence, use pencils with three sides instead of six.” She revealed that when kids use a pencil which has more than three sides, it causes them problems while writing. We use three fingers while holding a pencil, and that’s the reason a pencil with three sides is the best. The caption of the show read, “It’s time to switch to a triangular pencil! Why? Because your child uses three fingers to write, and a triangular pencil supports each one perfectly. It builds correct grip, improves handwriting control, and reduces hand fatigue. Pencils are normally used in early writing, and Seema Ma’am recommends triangular pencils for all early writers.” Soon after she shared the video on social media, parents and children made it to the comment section, thanking her for the same. While parents forget to focus on the basics, when a kid joins school, it is important to teach them the right way to hold a pencil, the right way to use a desk, and the right posture to sit so that it does not harm their body in the long run.