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Last weekend I thought of trying out something new with Sarah. Just a thought... that maybe she's ready to start doing something with a pencil...
Test result: Yes, she held the pencil quite correctly (or at least trying to...), and she's definitely a righty (CK, are u reading this? hehehe...) but no, i don't think she's ready to be left independent with the pencil yet... After some minutes of "drawing", she took one of the pencil and start putting it into her mouth. We'll give her some more time to learn this new skill.
p/s -
Firstly, don't give your child (if they are below 3 years of age) a pen/pencil to try out this skill. It's most dangerous should an accident occur. Though we parents are watching every second, their movement may be quicker than we thought. So, avoid such accidents, ya?! Crayons will be better option but get the non-toxic water-based crayons (I'm still in search for an ideal pack...).
Secondly, as quoted by Danielle: "it's advisable to use the thick crayon because it's better for grip. Her fine motor skill is yet to develop on the grip ... so you dont want to disturb the flow of development by giving her tiny thin pencil!" So... listen up! :)
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CK quick teach here to use her left hand, we need more lefties
Rach, don't get too eager to start her by holding pencil or colour pencil. If you want to, it's advisable to use the thick crayon because it's better for grip.
Her fine motor skill is yet to develop on the grip ... so you dont want to disturb the flow of development by giving her tiny thin pencil!
DanLion, actually good to be trained to use both left n right hands. hehe...
Danie, i went "window-shopping" for crayons already... but still yet to look for the ideal pack. i also just read recently about the danger of our kids (aged <3) using pen/pencils... can cause accidents if were to poke their eyes... sharp ler! I should have known better, but yeah... even if we keep our eyes closely on them, still not advisable ler. Thx for your advice! :)
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