30/09/2025
โ Do toys really help with handwriting? Yes, they do!
Building hand strength through play makes writing easier, more comfortable, and fun for kids. When children donโt have enough hand strength, you might notice:
๐ Light pencil pressure
๐ Tired hands after writing
๐ Shaking hands out often
๐ Difficulty writing for long periods
๐ Switching hands to compensate
Strengthening the small muscles in the hands, wrists, and fingers can make a big difference in handwriting skills.
Comment โHANDโ to get our list of tools to improve hand strength for handwritingโฆ
Do these tools really help with Handwriting development?! Toys that build hand strength absolutely do!
In fact, using toys to build hand strength is one of the most helpful because the kids find it fun, playful and they wonโt even realize they are โworkingโ their hand strength to support their learning development.
If a child does not have the hand strength needed to write, you may notice the following:
๐Child writes with very little pencil pressure
๐Hands tire easily
๐Shakes hands out after writing
๐Canโt write for long periods of time
๐May try to switch hands because the other isnโt strong enough
There are many other signs as well if a child needs more hand strength development.
If your child or students struggle with pencil grip, you can use several toys and items to help strengthen the muscles of the hands, wrists and fingers to support their handwriting development.
To check out the full list of hand strength tools we use, comment โHANDโ and weโll send you the link.
