Comments on: Why You Should Be Using Beginner Pencils for Handwriting Practice

By: Donna

Donna — Fri, 09 Jul 2021 15:26:37 +0000

I want a jumbo eraser cap for my jumbo beginner pencil. Why does NO ONE make these?

By: Kim Vij

Kim Vij — Tue, 23 Jul 2019 21:59:27 +0000

In reply to Mona Kaneshiro. I would recommend using these beginning pencils as well. They hold up so much better for their busy hands trying to write down the sounds that they hear when they are doing their writing. Plus it's when you're introducing a lot more handouts that require them to write far more than in Kindergarten. Ticonderoga also has triangle pencils available as well to focus even more on proper pencil grasp for kids.

By: Mona Kaneshiro

Mona Kaneshiro — Mon, 24 Jun 2019 14:40:43 +0000

Thank you for the information. I teach first graders. What kind of pencils should they be using? I have spent a fortune purchasing the primary pencils without the erasers. Do first graders also need the fatter pencils? I am leaning toward the triangular shaped pencil. HELP!

By: Kim Vij

Kim Vij — Thu, 09 May 2019 22:15:01 +0000

In reply to Barbara Griffin. I believe that the "My First Pencil" has three sides and it not like this which are large and round to make it easier for fingers still developing muscle control to use.

By: Barbara Griffin

Barbara Griffin — Wed, 08 May 2019 15:52:28 +0000

What is the difference in the “My First Pencil” and the “Beginner Pencil” by Ticonderga? Which is best for Kindergarten students?

By: Krissy

Krissy — Fri, 24 Aug 2018 22:23:04 +0000

These pencils look perfect for my youngest! And thanks for the pencil grasp tips. So helpful!