07/08/2026
Mummies, gather here ๐.
Make we talk truth about this pencil and pen matter.
Every day I see our KG and lower Basic children struggling with those slim BIC pens because "mummy said big girls use pen now"
And then 2 minutes later: "Aunty my hand is paining me"
NOOOO ๐ฉ
Now, how will you know if your child is ready for thin pen and pencil. Look out for these 3 things:
1. GRIP: Are they using thumb and 2 fingers? Or are they still holding it like garri? ๐
2. CONTROL: Can they draw a circle without the paper tearing?
3. STRENGTH: Can they write for up to 10mins without looking stressed out or crying ?
If NO to any of these, pleaseeee go back to thick or half pencil. Itโs not shameful.
Right tools equals big brains and beautiful writing later .
So tell me, what is your child using now?
thick, half, or thin?
Tag a fellow mum. She needs this gist.