Tripod Pencil Grip

Developmentally and historically writing grips have been classified according to the position of the thumb, the number of fingers on the tool, and the ability to produce small graded movements using the thumb, index, and middle fingers to control the writing tool. 

Developmentally the tripod pencil grip refines with age and typically reaches it's maturity between 4.5 and 7 years of age. Prior to this time you will see a greater number of fingers used to hold the pencil, with less of an ability to dissociate the fingers of the hand and produce small graded movements of the fingers.  

Historically the dynamic tripod grip is the pencil prehension classification considered to be the most mature and efficient. It is characterized by the position of the thumb, the three finger placement on the pencil, the optimal open web space, and the ability to use small graded movements of the thumb, index, and middle fingers to control the writing tool. However there are also many functional variations of a tripod grip considered to be functional and efficient. It is up to you and/or a professional to determine what you hope to gain from the Tri-Loop Pencil Grip. Whether it is simply improving functional ability or aspiring to the historically best in class, the dynamic tripod pencil grip. 

Our Goals for the Tri-Loop Pencil Grip Relative to Writing and Drawing:

• Promote a function and performance in writing and drawing whether it be for school, play, work, or leisure. 
• Offer a product to support development of a mature and efficient grasp pattern.
• Offer ease in use with a wide variety of writing and drawing tools, whether it be pencils, markers, brushes, or styluses.
• Offer ease in interchanging tools.
• Offer a product that is cool and fun.
• Offer a writing tool grip you can hang, clip, or wear, so you always know where to find it.

Tri-Loop Goal When Being Used for Painting:

We intend to provide our customers with a silicone constructed Tri-Loop, offering moisture tolerance, and ease in cleaning.

Instructions for Use:

• Place writing tool in the middle triangular space
• Insert thumb, index and middle fingers individually into loops.
• Move Tri-Loop up or down on thumb and index fingers to promote function or an optimal tripod grip