Teach Primary Issue 18.6

pens have been ergonomically moulded so that children use the lightest grip possible while writing. The slightly arched shape helps pupils to achieve the recommended tripod grip, eliminating strain. It also features a rubberised grip around the pen barrel for increased traction. The STABILO ergonomic pens use a rollerball design which flows freely. This helps reduce writing pressure which can lead to pain over longer pieces of written work. The nibs are broad and flexible and use royal blue erasable ink, ideal for school use. STABILO’s handwriting pencils with break-resistant 2.2mm lead have also been designed specifically for left- and right- handers. EASYgraph S pencils have a brilliant triangular design and non-slip grip moulds which magnificently support a relaxed hand posture. They also have a subtle yellow and red colour coding at the end of the pencil to indicate whether it is a left- or right-handed version. They come in a range of five shaft colours and the S (slim) versions have a slenderer barrel than the original, but still with a space for inscribing your name. Every child should benefit from adopting an ergonomic way of working and STABILO has given us the tools to work in a more efficient and child-friendly way. These are writing resources that truly break the mould. How much do we think about handedness when we consider children’s needs? Handedness is the preference for using one hand over another and when it comes to the school environment this really matters. Left-handed children often struggle when the resources aren’t there to support them. This is often the case when it comes to writing utensils and scissors. Left-handed pupils can often appear uncoordinated or disorganised as most equipment is set up for right-handed children. STABILO has thought long and hard about the user experience to cater for everyone and its product range is impressively inclusive. Every operational characteristic has been considered from the size, weight, shape and length of the instrument to the surface texture and hardness of the shaft, ink flow, smoothness, writing fatigue and more. The EASY Start range is a vibrant and ergonomic family of writing equipment specifically designed for learning and improving handwriting skills at a young age. Led by the latest research in handwriting ergonomics, these are clever products that put writing comfort, legibility, efficiency and motivation right at the centre of design so that children can have fun improving their skills. STABILO’s EASYorginal pens are a joy. These really attractive wide-barrel refillable Ergonomic pens and pencils developed by experts specifically for both left- and right-handed children AT A GLANCE HANDWR I T I NG Skilfully designed pens and pencils based on ergonomic principles in penmanship Left- and right-handed versions Focused on comfort and efficiency Tested by expert scientists Pencil wood is sourced from responsibly-managed forests Pens from £3.29, pencils from £1.04, stabilo.com/uk STABILOEASYoriginal pens &EASYgraph S pencils Sophisticated, intelligent and intuitive designs to tackle handwriting issues Non-slip, comfortable to hold and prevents stress, tiredness and potential damage to hand posture Revolutionary, fun and attractive designs Quality through and through for a great price Takes the stress out of handwriting VERD I CT ...you are looking for writing resources that truly cater for left-, right- and mixed-handers. UPGRADE I F . . . REVIEWED BY: JOHN DABELL www.teachwire.net | 97 RE V I EWS