But there are still plenty of settings — school among them — where knowing how to hold and use a pencil can improve the legibility of your writing and the health of your hand. The ideal pencil ...

KIM: Oh good idea Max. Oh spindles. I'm not very good at drawing teeth. I think I need help holding my pencil. MAX: Hold your ice cream. Don't crush your cone! KIM: Pinch it. So point. Pencil.

No. 2 surprised people—the pencil grip isn’t something a lot of adults think about. But having an improper grasp can be a big deal. It means the child is not using his or her hand muscles ...