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    Fine Motor & Handwriting Tools to Help with Cursive Practice

    Reading & Literacy
    School Specialty • Jun 18, 2019 • Last Modified: Jun 18, 2019

    Dexterity & Handwriting Tools to Help with Cursive Practice

    Cursive requires the use of fine motor skills and practicing those skills is an important part of learning to write. Not only are there specialized tools to help improve handwriting and cursive writing skills, but there are tools to improve hand strength and dexterity for students who need more support. Check out these Teacher Favorite fine motor and handwriting practice tools that may help your students get a better grasp on their cursive skills.

    Creative Tools for Students Who Struggle with Handwriting

    Improving handwriting skills might mean extra practice sheets in class and at home, but there are alternative tools that may help students who struggle to write clearly.

    Read More: Teacher Favorite Tools for Learning Time & Money

    Tools to Help with Pencil Grasp

    HandiThings HandiWriters, Assorted Colors, Set of 3
    HandiThings HandiWriters, Assorted Colors, Set of 3

    The Pencil Grip 3 Step Training Kit, Set of 3
    The Pencil Grip 3 Step Training Kit, Set of 3

    The Pencil Grip Crossover Grip, Assorted Colors, Pack of 25
    The Pencil Grip Crossover Grip, Assorted Colors, Pack of 25

    Tools to Develop More Dexterity

    Abilitations Squash-It Whisper Fidgets, Set of 3
    Abilitations Squash-It Whisper Fidgets, Set of 3

    Wikki Stix Wax Set, 8 Inches, Assorted Neon Colors
    Wikki Stix Wax Set, 8 Inches, Assorted Neon Colors

    Tangle Hairy Tangle Jr.
    Tangle Hairy Tangle Jr.

    Tools for Increasing Hand Strength

    The Pencil Grip Heavyweight Pen with Grip, Black
    The Pencil Grip Heavyweight Pen with Grip, Black

    CanDo Palm Weights, Child Size Left Hand, 0.5 pound
    CanDo Palm Weights, Child Size Left Hand, 0.5 pound

    Abilitations Pencils with Weights, Set of 12 Pencils and 5 Weights
    Abilitations Pencils with Weights, Set of 12 Pencils and 5 Weights

    Abilitations Sand Fidget Ball
    Abilitations Sand Fidget Ball

    Abilitations GumFun Finger Strengthener, Red
    Abilitations GumFun Finger Strengthener, Red

    Abilitations Yuck-E-Ball Fidget, Transparent
    Abilitations Yuck-E-Ball Fidget, Transparent

    Additional Practice & Support for Cursive and Handwriting Skills

    The classic “practice makes perfect” method shouldn’t be left in the dust. Practice sheets and repetitions of proper letter formation can work together to help many students develop their handwriting and cursive skills.

    Paper & Sheets for Handwriting Practice

    Pacon Raised Rule Multi Sensory Picture Story Tablet
    Pacon Raised Rule Multi Sensory Picture Story Tablet

    Pacon Multi-Sensory Handwriting Paper, 8.5 x 11 Inches, 100 Sheets
    Pacon Multi-Sensory Handwriting Paper, 8.5 x 11 Inches, 100 Sheets

    Pacon Multi-Sensory Handwriting Tablet, 10.5 x 8 Inches, 40 Sheets
    Pacon Multi-Sensory Handwriting Tablet, 10.5 x 8 Inches, 40 Sheets

    Abilitations Hi-Write My First Journal, 100 Pages-50 Sheets
    Abilitations Hi-Write My First Journal, 100 Pages-50 Sheets

    Abilitations Hi-Write Wide Ruled Notebook Paper, 100 Pages-50 Sheets
    Abilitations Hi-Write Wide Ruled Notebook Paper, 100 Pages-50 Sheets

    Abilitations Hi-Write Beginner Paper, Level 1, Pack of 100
    Abilitations Hi-Write Beginner Paper, Level 1, Pack of 100

    Workbooks & Supplementary Practice

    Scholastic Handwriting Practice Jokes and Riddles Workbook, Grades K to 2
    Scholastic Handwriting Practice Jokes and Riddles Workbook, Grades K to 2

    Scholastic Handwriting Practice Jokes and Riddles Workbook, Grades 2 to 5
    Scholastic Handwriting Practice Jokes and Riddles Workbook, Grades 2 to 5

    Scholastic Handwriting Practice Wacky Facts Workbook, Grades K to 3
    Scholastic Handwriting Practice Wacky Facts Workbook, Grades K to 3

    EPS Words I Use When I Write Personal Dictionary
    EPS Words I Use When I Write Personal Dictionary

    EPS More Words I Use When I Write Dictionary, Grades 3 to 4
    EPS More Words I Use When I Write Dictionary, Grades 3 to 4

    EPS Advanced Words I Use When I Write Dictionary, Grades 5 to 6
    EPS Advanced Words I Use When I Write Dictionary, Grades 5 to 6

    Read More: Personal Dictionaries for New Writers

    More Practice & Tips for Fine Motor Skills Practice

    Fine motor skills are necessary for many important daily tasks and continuing to refine them is a great way to engage students year-round. Find more educational games, and tips for encouraging the development of fine motor skills on the Special Needs and Inspiration & Planning topic pages.

    Read More: Fine Motor Skills & Handwriting Tools for the Classroom

    Read More: Top OT Tips for Improving Fine Motor Skills

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