Did you know that the tripod pencil grip is the recommended way to hold a writing utensil (pencil, pen, marker, etc.)?
Shown in our video, we walk you through just how to do this with your students. This video pairs with our Writing Mats, by Dr. Pamela Bazis, TRRC Project Collaborator.
Watch the video and download our Writing Mats today.
Additional Resources:
- Sentence Writing: Mat 1 (Beginner)
- Narrative Writing: Beginning, Middle, End: Mat 2a (Beginner) & 2b (Intermediate)
- Narrative Writing: Solving a Problem: Mat 3a (Beginner) & 3b (Intermediate)
- Expository Writing: Sequence: Mat 4a (Intermediate) & Mat 4b (Advanced)
- Writing Mat Instructional Video
Use the key below to navigate through each Writing Mat released.
| Mat | Theme | Symbol | Color |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sentence Writing | tree | green |
| 2a | Narrative Writing: Beginning, Middle, End | tree | yellow |
| 2b | Narrative Writing: Beginning, Middle, End | star | yellow |
| 3a | Narrative Writing: Main Character Solves a Problem (Intermediate) | star | orange |
| 3b | Narrative Writing: Main Character Solves a Problem (Advanced) | star | orange |
| 4a | Expository Writing: Sequence | tree | purple |
| 4b | Expository Writing: Sequence | star | purple |
| 5a | Expository Writing: Problem & Solving | star | red |
| 5b | Expository Writing: Problem & Solving | sun | red |