Comments on: What Parents Need to Know about Jumbo Crayons

By: Leyla Razeghi-Hutchison

Leyla Razeghi-Hutchison — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 09:40:35 +0000

Thanks so much for this amazing post! I was wondering at what age you recommend that they start coloring. My two and a half year old loves it but I read somewhere that at this age, it’s too soon. What do you recommend?
Thanks!

By: Joanna

Joanna — Sun, 17 Sep 2023 12:05:58 +0000

In reply to Ruth. Hi! My daughter is 18 months old. I'm unsure whether you recommend the jumbo crayons for babies to use a fist grip and their whole arm with, or whether you think it's best to go straight to smaller crayons -or other hand strengthening activities for now and no crayons at all! Thanks so much

By: Nal P

Nal P — Thu, 09 Jun 2022 11:05:59 +0000

In reply to Jaime S. Ticonderoga also has golf pencils. Is it the brand itself you have an issue with or are their golf pencils ok?

By: Middle School and Handwriting: How to Improve Horrendous Handwriting

Middle School and Handwriting: How to Improve Horrendous Handwriting — Fri, 11 Mar 2022 18:49:20 +0000

[…] know it sounds ridiculous, but when I buy the skinny dry erase markers (not a fan of large writing utensils) in different colors, the kids actually enjoy using them to check off the boxes. You can make your […]

By: Ruth

Ruth — Fri, 05 Nov 2021 20:01:50 +0000

In reply to Ruth. Do you recommend the egg crayons?

By: Ruth

Ruth — Fri, 05 Nov 2021 19:53:20 +0000

using the rock crayons does not hinder the transition to “normal” crayons. won’t they battle with the grip? since they are different shape from each other. I have a 19 month old boy.

By: Ms barnes

Ms barnes — Tue, 10 Dec 2019 15:35:39 +0000

Hi
My son is 7 and he’s been using the thick triangle Stabilo pencils with the indentations going all the way up it. Are these appropriate for a 7 year old? he struggles with writing a bit and handwriting is quite messy.My 11 year old’s handwriting and pencil grip is even worse while my 10 year old daughter’s handwriting is fine. I think it’s because she loves drawing and colouring wheareas the boys do not. How can i help them improve handwriting? more colouring?

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Frecklebox.com - Should Children Color Inside The Lines — Tue, 13 Aug 2019 20:54:03 +0000

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By: 5 Mistakes to Avoid When Introducing Handwriting to Kids

5 Mistakes to Avoid When Introducing Handwriting to Kids — Tue, 23 Apr 2019 19:01:04 +0000

[…] I would caution against jumbo size crayons or pencils as these can promote too much open web space between the thumb and fingers. I would evaluate these on a child by child basis. See this post from Miss Jaime. O.T. for more information on jumbo-sized crayons or pencils. […]

By: Jaime S

Jaime S — Tue, 27 Nov 2018 10:42:49 +0000

In reply to Fikile Nhlapo. HI Fikile. I know that Handwriting Without Tears firmly supports and recommends the use of small pencils and crayons for kindergarten children. Unfortunately, I haven't found research to support or argue that point. My personal preference for school-aged children is always smaller unless the child's grasping skills are severely limited.