Handwriting Practice Tools for Kids - Your 2025 Gift Guide

The holidays are the perfect time to mix fun, function, and a little handwriting magic! Whether you’re shopping for a child who’s learning to write, a student working on more advanced skills, or a therapist stocking up for the new year, these handwriting practice tools make thoughtful and purposeful gifts (for your kiddo or yourself!)

🎁 1. Pencil Grips That Actually Work

Help struggling students find comfort and control! Some of our favorite pencil grips include:

• The Grotto Grip – promotes a correct tripod grasp and finger placement.

• The Crossover Grip and The Egg Grip– great for early writers who need more support.

• The Claw Grip – perfect for older students refining their grasp.

• Even better, get a variety pack to trial multiple grips to see what is best for YOUR child!

💡 Tip: Pair grips with high-quality pencils, mechanical pencils, or erasable pens for smooth writing flow.

🌈 2. Sensory Handwriting Practice Tools

Turn writing into a multi-sensory experience!

• Weighted pens or pencil weights help students who need extra proprioceptive input.

• Vibrating pens add tactile feedback for engagement and silliness!

• Crayons, colored pencils, or scented markers (yes, they still exist!) make writing fun for reluctant writers.

🖐️ 3. Fine Motor Favorites

Strong hands = better handwriting. These tools double as play and exercise:

• TheraPutty for building hand strength.

• Wikki Stix for letter formation practice.

• Tongs, tweezers, and clothespin games to boost grip strength and finger coordination.

• Alphabet Perfection is one of our newest favorites for building alphabet awareness skills PLUS fine motor skills!

📏 4. Writing Surfaces and Supports

Sometimes a change of surface can make all the difference:

• Slant boards encourage wrist extension and good posture.

• Dry-erase boards are perfect for repeated letter practice.

• Chalkboards and sand trays bring texture and tactile learning to early or older writers.

• Magnetic board for alphabet awareness and building words in a multi-sensory way before writing - bonus 3-dimensional letters aid in visual processing to eliminate reversals!

🧠 5. For Older Students & Teens

Handwriting tools aren’t just for little ones!

• Gel pens and Frixion erasable pens offer smooth, low-friction writing.

• Adapted papers like double-lined, highlighted, or raised line provide subtle structure plus visual or tactile cues.

• Stylus pens for tablets help bridge digital and handwriting skills.

🎨 6. Handwriting Fun & Creativity Kits

Encourage practice through play and creativity:

• Calligraphy starter kits for your budding artist (I have and love this one!)

• Cursive workbooks to bring a whole new modality to their writing.

• Craft boxes for younger learners to build foundational skills.

🧦 Stocking Stuffer Ideas

• Mini notebooks in whatever theme your child is into

• Pencil sharpeners, bonus for fun themed ones!

• Washi tape and colorful pens for a stationary

• Stickers for motivation (plus fine motor skill-building!)

• Legiliners for words that float or sink or take up the entire page

Handwriting is more than just pen and paper - it’s a skill that builds focus, confidence, and academic performance. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or therapist, these handwriting practice tools make perfect additions to your 2025 holiday wish list.

To get personalized support and learn more about our 1:1 tutoring program for handwriting, reading and spelling - schedule your free 15-min consultation with us!

✨ Give the gift of better handwriting this season - because strong hands and confident writers are the best gifts of all!

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