Pens and pencils
For much of their time in the Foundation Stage, children will be developing their fine motor skills through activities such as sewing, crafts and painting. Role play activities can promote this understanding of writing for a purpose. When the children are ready, their emergent writing can be encouraged with a range of attractive materials.
Bright Minds stocks a range of handwriting aids including triangular pens and pencils. Pens and pencils shaped in this way make it easier to grip in a relaxed manner which helps the writer to form letters more easily. Their hand huggers colouring pencils contain strong colour pigment, doing away with the need to apply heavy pressure and take a tight grip. The leads are also formulated to last without breaking or crumbling, priced 5.95 for 12. A pack of 12 black HB pencils and a set of 12 washable colouring pens with tips suitable for drawing and writing are also available at the same price.
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