Baumgartens 00071 Twist and Write Pencil, Assorted Color

Really good product for helping strengthen fine motor skills, and at a great price. I’ll be ordering lead to refill.My son is not very patient with gadgets, especially one that is complicated or weird looking, but as soon as he started using one of these to write and draw, he instantly took to it. I was surprised!He’s getting faster and steadier at writing (previously hated it and it was hard to read); he gripped his pencil with his fist to write, resisting the “proper” grasp and writing held him back a lot.His therapist suggested these pencils when I told her he’d like to write better IF it’s not stressful, and she assigned some simple finger exercises, explaining that building the muscles used in fine motor skills will naturally lead to an understanding of why he resists working on his writing. The goal to find out if it’s due to inability vs lack of a natural level of strength and dexterity that comes with use of certain muscles, in certain ways, on a regular basis.Seems logical, he’s a gamer, and has no issue using controllers, he types really fast due to gaming in his past using the keyboard, and now he’s found a way to ease into handwriting more neatly and quickly, without “practicing”. Drawing comes easier, as well, which is even better as writing isn’t always necessary when being creative (typing can usually do), but drawing allows his creativity to flow in ways that were previously stunted!I never intended to force him to write out long sentences, and he has modifications and accommodations and we will keep them, but if he can learn to do something without exhausting himself and without it causing him more discomfort than he chooses, I love it for him, and he seems to feel better about himself every time he accomplishes something he hadn’t before. He’s 14.These pencils are awesome for fine motor skill strengthening. I use them myself when he’s using his, and gotta say they are pretty fun and a super cool design.

I LOVE these pencils!I have used them for quite a while to fix minor pencil grip issues with students over the years. A few months ago, after trying in vain to correct a third grader’s horrendous grip most of the year, I ordered some more.I had INSTANT success with these. (Just so we’re clear, I honor a functional grip even if it’s not pretty.) I had tried everything from modeling to hand over hand to different, less obvious grips (I didn’t want to embarrass this third grade boy with a “baby” pencil) and nothing worked. No matter what, he always reverted to holding his pencil between his *extended* thumb and index finger which made for painstakingly slow writing, frequent hand cramps, and lots of frustration with legibility.I gave him this pencil, showed him how to use it, and let him write. OMG. It was like I was watching a different kid writing! His speed, legibility, and confidence improved dramatically before my eyes. It was like someone turned on the turbo boost- even HE was astonished at how quickly he was writing. Also, it’s not often you get a heartfelt “thank you” from a third grade boy when you give them a glittery blue “weird” looking pencil.I cannot recommend these enough. Many other pencil grips can be “cheated” when a kid has the determination to do what they’ve always done, but THIS one forces (in the nicest way possible) the kid to hold the pencil between three fingers for a proper grip.Worth it! However, I do wish there was an option that had an eraser on the end. Other than that, they’re perfect.

I bought these pencils for 3 specific students in my K class. They worked wonders! Two of my students were getting support with their fine motor skills from our occupational therapist. The other student is left handed, and he was having so many issues with his pencil grip. I could not efficiently sit with all 3 to help them with their work. They constantly needed 1:1 help for everything. Once I bought these pencils for them, they started attempting to write their names without me. By the end of the year, they didn’t need me nor these special pencils anymore. These pencils have thick lead. They are easy to twist to lengthen the tip, but you rarely need to do so. I was worried these would be a waste of money, so I didn’t buy the set with the extra lead. Now I wish I had for the future.

I recently introduced my nephew to the Twist and Write Pencil, Assorted Colors, and I couldn't be more pleased with the positive impact it's had on his writing skills.First and foremost, the design of this pencil is ingenious. The unique twist-and-write mechanism encourages proper grip and hand positioning, which is crucial for young learners who are developing their fine motor skills. My nephew found it easy and intuitive to hold, and I noticed an improvement in his handwriting almost immediately.The assorted colors added an element of fun and excitement to his writing practice. He enjoyed switching between the different colors, which kept him engaged and motivated to practice for longer periods. Plus, the vibrant colors made his writing assignments more visually appealing and enjoyable.I also appreciate the durability of these pencils. Despite being used frequently, they have held up remarkably well, with no signs of breakage or wear. The lead is smooth and writes consistently, producing clear and legible letters with minimal effort.Overall, the Twist and Write Pencil, Assorted Colors has been a fantastic tool for helping my nephew develop his writing skills. It's fun, functional, and effective, making it the perfect choice for young learners embarking on their writing journey. I would highly recommend it to parents and educators looking for a quality writing tool for their children.

This product has really helped my son write better. Thank you so much! Such a game changer. Great value!

He has better finger placement and control of the pencil. It even has erasers on the side of the pencil.