Practical I Pencil Grips Flashcards
(24 cards)
Fisted grasp age
1-2 years old
How is the pencil held with a fisted grasp?
In the palm
What fingers are used with a fisted grasp?
All fingers and thumb
With a fished grasp, the arm and hand move as _______
A unit
Fisted grasp can draw what?
Light scribbles
With a fisted grasp movement is from where?
The shoulder
Digital pronate grasp age
2-3 years old
How is a pencil held with a digital pronate grasp?
All fingers are holding the pencil but the wrist is turned so that the palm is facing down towards the page
Where does movement come from with a digital pronate grasp?
The elbow
Shoulder is now stabilized
Digital pronate grasp can draw what?
Horizontal lines, vertical lines and circular lines
Four finger grasp age
3-4 years old
How is a pencil held with a four finger grasp?
Fingers are held on the pencil shaft opposite the thumb, beginning to form the arc between the thumb and index finger
Where does movement come from with a four finger grasp?
The wrist
What moves as a unit with a four finger grasp?
Hand and fingers
Four finger grasp can draw what?
Zigzag lines, crossed lines and simple humans
Static tripod or static quadrupod grasp age
4-6 years old
How is a pencil held with a static tripod grasp?
Three finger grasp where thumb, index finger, and middle finger work as one unit
How is a pencil held with a static quadrupod grasp?
Fourth finger is involved
Where is movement from with a static tripod or quadrupod grasp?
The wrist
What can be drawn with a static tripod or quadrupegrasp?
Triangles, circles, and squares
Dynamic tripod grasp age
6-7 years old
How is a pencil held with a dynamic tripod grasp?
Stable position between thumb, index, and middle finger
Ring and little fingers bent and resting on table
Index finger and thumb form an open space
Where does movement come from with a dynamic tripod grasp?
The finger tips
What is the ideal grip for letter formation practice?
Dynamic tripod grasp
