Baumgartens 00071 Twist and Write Pencil, Assorted Color

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

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.

These pencils are great for teaching the correct pencil grip. The only downside is you can’t replace the lead and you have to keep buying the pencils.

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!

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.

These pencils could be awesome for students, if they worked longer. The way the pencil is made to make you grip correctly is awesome. It’s comfortable for little hands and they don’t have to remember what to do with their fingers too much. The problem is they don’t last long. The pencil lead is very thick, but writes very light, and after using a couple days, it doesn’t stay in the pencil. The other problem is where you need to twist to make lead come out gets stuck. Putting the lead in is not an easy task either. This could be awesome, it just needs some modifications and a little more experimenting done. Right now, don’t waste your money!!

This product was purchased for an Elementary student who struggles with hand grip and writing.He enjoys using these pencils because he doesn't have to think about the grip. It's ergonomically created to assist with the writing grip and it does a fabulous job. There is also a small eraser made onto these pencils which is convenient for small mistakes. I still recommend having an extra eraser when using these.Cons: small eraser, refills do not work, pricey. Even when I purchase the twist n write refills they do notbalways fit in the pencil. 50% of the time it works. The other 50% I have to purchase new ones.I recommend this item for students with dexterity issues.