Dexterity & Handwriting Tools to Help with Cursive Practice

by perducoeducation

Cursive requires the use of fine motor skills and practicing those skills is an important part of learning to write. Not only are there specialized tools to help improve handwriting and cursive writing skills, but there are tools to improve hand strength and dexterity for students who need more support. Check out these Teacher Favorite fine motor and handwriting practice tools that may help your students get a better grasp on their cursive skills.

Creative Tools for Students Who Struggle with Handwriting

Improving handwriting skills might mean extra practice sheets in class and at home, but there are alternative tools that may help students who struggle to write clearly.

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Tools to Help with Pencil Grasp

HandiThings HandiWriters, Assorted Colors, Set of 3
HandiThings HandiWriters, Assorted Colors, Set of 3
The Pencil Grip 3 Step Training Kit, Set of 3
The Pencil Grip 3 Step Training Kit, Set of 3
The Pencil Grip Crossover Grip, Assorted Colors, Pack of 25
The Pencil Grip Crossover Grip, Assorted Colors, Pack of 25

Tools to Develop More Dexterity

Abilitations Squash-It Whisper Fidgets, Set of 3
Abilitations Squash-It Whisper Fidgets, Set of 3
Wikki Stix Wax Set, 8 Inches, Assorted Neon Colors
Wikki Stix Wax Set, 8 Inches, Assorted Neon Colors
Tangle Hairy Tangle Jr.
Tangle Hairy Tangle Jr.

Tools for Increasing Hand Strength

The Pencil Grip Heavyweight Pen with Grip, Black
The Pencil Grip Heavyweight Pen with Grip, Black
CanDo Palm Weights, Child Size Left Hand, 0.5 pound
CanDo Palm Weights, Child Size Left Hand, 0.5 pound
Abilitations Pencils with Weights, Set of 12 Pencils and 5 Weights
Abilitations Pencils with Weights, Set of 12 Pencils and 5 Weights
Abilitations Sand Fidget Ball
Abilitations Sand Fidget Ball
Abilitations GumFun Finger Strengthener, Red
Abilitations GumFun Finger Strengthener, Red
Abilitations Yuck-E-Ball Fidget, Transparent
Abilitations Yuck-E-Ball Fidget, Transparent

Additional Practice & Support for Cursive and Handwriting Skills

The classic “practice makes perfect” method shouldn’t be left in the dust. Practice sheets and repetitions of proper letter formation can work together to help many students develop their handwriting and cursive skills.

Paper & Sheets for Handwriting Practice

Pacon Raised Rule Multi Sensory Picture Story Tablet
Pacon Raised Rule Multi Sensory Picture Story Tablet
Pacon Multi-Sensory Handwriting Paper, 8.5 x 11 Inches, 100 Sheets
Pacon Multi-Sensory Handwriting Paper, 8.5 x 11 Inches, 100 Sheets
Pacon Multi-Sensory Handwriting Tablet, 10.5 x 8 Inches, 40 Sheets
Pacon Multi-Sensory Handwriting Tablet, 10.5 x 8 Inches, 40 Sheets
Abilitations Hi-Write My First Journal, 100 Pages-50 Sheets
Abilitations Hi-Write My First Journal, 100 Pages-50 Sheets
Abilitations Hi-Write Wide Ruled Notebook Paper, 100 Pages-50 Sheets
Abilitations Hi-Write Wide Ruled Notebook Paper, 100 Pages-50 Sheets
Abilitations Hi-Write Beginner Paper, Level 1, Pack of 100
Abilitations Hi-Write Beginner Paper, Level 1, Pack of 100

Workbooks & Supplementary Practice

Scholastic Handwriting Practice Jokes and Riddles Workbook, Grades K to 2
Scholastic Handwriting Practice Jokes and Riddles Workbook, Grades K to 2
Scholastic Handwriting Practice Jokes and Riddles Workbook, Grades 2 to 5
Scholastic Handwriting Practice Jokes and Riddles Workbook, Grades 2 to 5
Scholastic Handwriting Practice Wacky Facts Workbook, Grades K to 3
Scholastic Handwriting Practice Wacky Facts Workbook, Grades K to 3
EPS Words I Use When I Write Personal Dictionary
EPS Words I Use When I Write Personal Dictionary
EPS More Words I Use When I Write Dictionary, Grades 3 to 4
EPS More Words I Use When I Write Dictionary, Grades 3 to 4
EPS Advanced Words I Use When I Write Dictionary, Grades 5 to 6
EPS Advanced Words I Use When I Write Dictionary, Grades 5 to 6

Read More: Personal Dictionaries for New Writers

More Practice & Tips for Fine Motor Skills Practice

Fine motor skills are necessary for many important daily tasks and continuing to refine them is a great way to engage students year-round. Find more educational games, and tips for encouraging the development of fine motor skills on the Special Needs and Inspiration & Planning topic pages.

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