These bright Montessori Tri-Grip Tongs are a purposeful fine motor and pre-writing material for children preparing to hold a pencil and write. Unlike ordinary tongs, each tong has three ergonomic prongs that naturally guide the child’s thumb, index finger, and middle finger into the correct tripod pencil grip.
By squeezing the tongs to pick up, sort, and transfer small objects, children strengthen the small muscles of the hand while developing the coordination, control, and concentration needed for writing with a pencil or pen. This enjoyable Montessori practical life activity makes preparation for writing feel like play.
Use the Tri-Grip Tongs for colour sorting, transferring counters, pom-poms, beads, small animals, or other objects on a tray or in a sensory bin. They are ideal for home, preschool and Montessori classroom activities, learning centres, and occupational therapy work.
When the child is ready to begin writing, our Teaching Pencil/Pen – Right Handed and Teaching Pencil/Pen – Left Handed continue the same three-finger grip practice and help children hold a pencil correctly and comfortably.
What is included
- 6 Tri-Grip Tongs
- 1 reusable clear plastic storage tub with lid
- Colours: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple
Product details
- Each tong measures approximately 12 cm / 4.7 in long and 4 cm / 1.6 in wide
- Durable, easy-to-clean plastic
- Designed to encourage a correct three-finger pencil grip
- Builds hand strength, fine motor control, hand-eye coordination, and concentration
- Recommended age: 4 years and up
- SKU: 1.02.05
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