1-2-3 A-R-T | 8 Ways to Reinforce Pincer Grasp and Pencil Grip for Kindergarteners (Ep 2)

In our second episode, Lindsey Moss from The Art of Education shares eight ways to teach and reinforce pincer grasp with kindergarten students. Pincer grasp is essential for proper pencil and paintbrush grip in the art room. Many kindergarteners may be starting the year unable to hold a utensil correctly after a year of typing on a keyboard during COVID. What are your strategies for getting your littlest artists to hold their pencils correctly? We would love to continue the conversation in the comments below!
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Ticonderoga My First Pencils www.amazon.com/dp/B001G9G6XY/...
Honey Sticks Original Crayons www.amazon.com/dp/B01GSY9MD2/...
Honey Sticks Longs Crayons www.amazon.com/dp/B01I2GNSWU/...
Easy to Hold Wooden Pencils www.amazon.com/dp/B08LHH4DQ2/...
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[@hirstm1]

Mrs. Moss you rock!

[@jennifergiemza8219]

Great tips and sooooo needed this year for my Kindergarten artists!!!

[@abbyschukei5018]

So many helpful tips!

[@theartofed]

🙌🏼

[@aracelysifuentes-ordaz7340]

Great tips and I love that couch! Did you purchase as-is or use fabric paint/markers to decorate?

[@theartofed]

Lindsey's students helped decorate the couch with markers!