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Motor Skills and Handwriting Aides

Hard-to-find items that Occupational Therapists use in schools to help children improve their handwriting and fine motor skills. Now available to parents so children can practice the skills at home as well. Ask your therapist or teacher for recommended grips for your child or use our descriptions as your guide.
More grips are available on our pencil grip page.


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Click to enlargeLacing LacespadNow you can get extra laces to go with the lacing cards or shapes you have. Also great for large beads.
Each lace measures 36" in length.
The lace has plastic on the ends for easy lacing.
Assorted colors.
Buy one or buy many. Get only what you need at Learning Gear Plus.
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#D71373 Lacing Lacespad$0.59, 12/$6.99pad
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Click to enlargeSoft Foam Pencil Grips- 15 PackpadYou will receive a package of 15 soft foam round pencil grips in assorted colors. This pencil grip adds a soft grip area to traditional size pencils. Each pencil grip measures 1.5" in length.
Pencil grips should be used with adult supervision. Not for children under the age of 5. Choking hazard.
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#FG15 Soft Foam Grips- 15pad$4.99pad
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Click to enlargeFlat "Carpenter" PencilpadYou are probably wondering why we offer a flat carpenter pencil. We know that different children have different needs. Some need a fat pencil, others do fine with a traditional pencil, some children have trouble holding a round pencil and this wide flat style might be just right! Also, this pencil will not roll off of a desk or table. Each pencil measures 1/2inch wide and 1/4inch thick. A special sharpener is offered below that sharpens these flat pencils beautifully! You get 1 pencil.
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#CP800 Carpenter PencilpadRegular price: $0.69padSale price: $0.49pad
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Click to enlargeCarpenter Pencil SharpenerpadWe finally found a sharpener that sharpens the flat carpenter pencils. Great for teachers and therapists who want to try the large flat pencils with children who have difficulty grasping a traditional pencil. Before this sharpener, these pencils had to be hand sharpened with a knife- Yikes! You get one orange sharpener.
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#CP963 Carpenter Pencil SharpnerpadRegular price: $5.29padSale price: $4.76pad
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Click to enlargeSlender PencilpadThese pencils have a barrel that is half as thick as traditional pencils. They come in assorted glitzy styles with an eraser. Can be sharpened in a regular pencil sharpener.
Sold individually. Buy as many or as few as you need!
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SP873padRegular price: $0.49padSale price: $0.44pad
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Click to enlargeStetro Pencil Grips- 15 PackpadStetro Grips© now available in smaller packs of 15 assorted colors.
Stetro Grips are a very popular grip used in schools nationally. The most recommended grip, Stetro fits on a traditional pencil and is often used with older students who are holding their pencil awkwardly. An awkward pencil grip leads to hand fatigue and often poor penmanship.
Instructions are included.
Pencil grips should be used with adult supervision. Not for children under the age of 5. Choking hazard. Stetro Grips© are latex free.

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#ST15 Stetro 15pad$5.99pad
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Click to enlargeMovin' Sit Seat CushionpadMovin'Sit for adults and older children. Same great wedged shape that activates intrinsic trunk muscles to support the spine. The wedge shape encourages a seated posture with a forward pelvic postition. It can also be used upright in any chair as a back support or on the floor. Adjust inflation to your confort level.
Measures 13" x 13" in size. Blue only.
This item ships UPS only due to size. Please allow a few extra days for delivery.
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MS78padRegular price: $36.99padSale price: $33.29pad
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Click to enlargeFoot Air PumppadA top quality foot pump great for inflating small to medium size therapy balls and seat cushions.
Made of blue/orange color sturdy plastic.
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9903padRegular price: $19.99padSale price: $12.99pad
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Click to enlargeUniversal Built-Up GrippadThe Maddagrip Built-Up Grip lets you use your favorite utensils with ease and control. It provides a cushioned yet firm grip on the handle of any eating, writing, or grooming utensil.

It is mouth-inflatable and the fill tube recesses flush with the surface. Deflated it folds flat for storage or travel. Measures about 4"x 3" when inflated with a 2" width.
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#PG013 Built-Up GrippadRegular price: $2.99padSale price: $2.69pad
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Click to enlargeHeavy Duty Push Pull Air PumppadA heavy duty air pump perfect for large inflatables.
Provides a continuous stream- pumps ari on both the up and down stokes.
Simple push-in hose-to-pump connection inflates or deflates.
Comes with 3 sizes of interchangable connecting nozzles.
Features a large handle and foot plate.
Made of lightwieght, non-corrosive plastic.
Measures 18" tall with a 4 foot hose.
Ship UPS Ground only. Please allow a few extra days for delivery.
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APJ54padRegular price: $32.99padSale price: $19.99pad
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Click to enlargeMake Your Own Jump Rope KitpadMake your own jump rope from rubber bands. This kit makes a standard single user jump rope that can be customized to length. Children or adults weave the rope by connecting colorful rubber bands. No tools are needed. A foam handle is included. This makes a nice weight jump rope that is very sturdy. Parent supervision is required when using a jump rope. For ages 8+.
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JUMPpadRegular price: $7.99padSale price: $5.99pad
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Click to enlargeExtreme Squishy Gel Grips-15 PackpadThese are the squishiest pencil grips around. Kids will love the way they feel. They are described as feeling like worms!
These pencil grips will help by making the pencil more comfortable and increasing grip ability.
You get 15 assorted color pencil grips in a bag.
Use with adult supervision. Young children may be tempted to try to eat these cool grips.
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#EGG15 Extreme Grippad$5.99pad
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Click to enlargeTriangular Air Pencil Grip- 15 PackpadA triangular pencil grip that provides a soft air feel.
Each grip measures about 2.5" long and .75" wide.
Package of 15 assorted bright colors.

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#AG15 Air Grip- 15pad$8.99pad
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Click to enlargeThe Writing C.L.A.W Pencil GrippadThe Writing C.L.A.W.© is a revolutionary new pencil grip ensuring true finger position. Fits pens, pencils, crayons and markers. For left or right handed. Doubles as an eraser.
To use, place the thumb in the largest opening of the C.L.A.W. and the fore-finger and middle finger in the other openings.
Small size is recommended for children ages 4-6 with adult supervision. You get 10 small Writing C.L.A.W in package.
Medium is recommended for children ages 6-9. You get 7 medium Writing C.L.A.W.
Large is recomended for ages 10-adult. You get 5 large Writing C.L.A.W.
You can also order an assortment of all three sizes. You get 2 small, 2 medium, and 2 large. Perfect if you are not sure of the correct size.
Non-Toxic. As with all grips, this grip is a choking hazard and should not be used with children under the age of 4.
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The Writing C.L.A.W Pencil Grip #WC- Writing Clawpad$12.99padChoose:: 
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Click to enlargeThe Pencil Grip -5 PackpadFor Pens Too!
Package of 5 pencil grips!
Designed by doctors, The Pencil Grip© stops fatigue, write with ease and no pain! This is the pencil grip most recommended by teachers and therapists, especially for young children or others who have difficulty grasping a slender pencil. This is our largest pencil grip.
For left or right handed.
Instructions included with each order.
Each grip measures 1.25" long and almost 1" wide at its widest point.
You get five assorted color pencil grips
The Pencil Grip© is latex free.
Package of 5 grips.
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The Pencil Grip -5 Pack #PG017 The Pencil Grip 5 pad$8.99padChoose:: 
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Click to enlargeJumbo "The Pencil Grip" 3 PackpadJumbo The Pencil Grip© is our largest grip. Shaped just like "The Pencil Grip" it is the red grip in the photo below. The same great shape, in a new larger size. About 50% larger than the original grip, it is great for children or for folks with arthritis. Fits regular pencils or large barrel pencils. Larger size for more control and support.
Package of 3 in assorted colors. Choose from Masculine colors- no pinks or purples, or feminine colors.
Latex free.
For ages 6 and up with adult supervision.
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#TPG05 Jumbo The Pencil Grip 3 Packpad$8.99padChoose:: 
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Click to enlargeStart Right Pencil Grip- 5 PackpadStart Right© pencil grip is a grip that teaches the most efficient way to hold a pencil. Perfect for young students, this large grip has a shield that holds the fingers in the proper position.
Package of 5 grips.
Assorted primary colors.
Instructions included.
For left or right handed use.
Latex Free.
For ages 4+ with adult supervision.
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#SR5 Start Right-5pad$8.99pad
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Click to enlarge21 Piece Pencil Grip AssortmentpadA great way to try all of our grips.
This assortment includes: 1 The Pencil Grip©, 1 Jumbo The Pencil Grip, 2 Stetro©, 1 Start Right©, 1 Grotto Grip©, 2 Extreme Grips, 1 Crossover Grip, 1 Triangle Grip, 1 Jumbo Triangle Grip, 1 SOLO Grips, 1 Writing C.L.A.W©, 1 Thick n' Thin Grip, The Air Grip, and an assortment of foam pencil grips.
For ages 5+ with adult supervision. Choking Hazard.
Specific grips subject to change with availability.
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#PGA21 Assortmentpad$15.99pad
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Click to enlarge50 Piece Pencil Grip AssortmentpadA large assortment of all of our popular pencil grips. This 50 piece assortment includes: 2 Jumbo "The Pencil Grip", 3 "The Pencil Grip", 3 Start Right, 3 Grotto Pencil Grips, 3 Solo Pencil Grips, 5 Stetro Grips, 3 Jumbo Triangle Grips, 3 Triangle Grips, 3 Ribbed Foam Grips, 5 Foam Grips, 5 Extreme Squishy Grips, 3 Triangular Air Grips, 3 Writing C.L.A.W and other assorted grips.
In resealable storage bag.
Adult Supervision Required. All pencil grips pose a choking hazard to young children. For ages 5+.
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#PGA50 Assortmentpad$39.99pad
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Click to enlargeLacing ShoepadA fun way to teach the skill of tying a shoe while strengthening hand-eye coordination and dexterity.
Shoe is constructed of thick, durable, wipe-clean plastic and measures 8.27" x 3.94", lace measures 31.50".
Includes one shoe and one lace.
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Click to enlargeLacing ShapespadTHis classic primary lacing activity devlopes hand and finger coordination, important for handwriting. Lacing shapes are made of thick sturdy plastic.
Includes 9 shapes measuring 6"-7" in size and 27 laces. Shapes include bear, duck and dog (3 of each).
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Click to enlargeKoopy ScissorspadScissors that make cutting easier. These 5" scissors are designed for young children who are developing hand skills and strength. Spring action makes it easier to open the scissors after cutting. Use with or without the spring.
For Righties or Lefties.
Colorful - choose blue, green or pink
Stainless steel cutting blade, plastic handle.
For ages 3 and over with adult supervision.
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Click to enlargeTherapy PuttypadFor a variety of finger, hand, and wrist resistive exercises.


Recommended by therapists to improve finger and hand strength and mobility after injury or surgery. It can also be used to facilitate grasping patterns with pediatric clients.
Pleasant to the touch, this silicone putty will not harden or dry out. The five different consistencies are color-coded.
Packed in 2 oz. (.056 kg) resealable plastic containers. Choose from soft, medium or firm consistencies.
Sold Individually.
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TP001pad$5.99padChoose:: 
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