Part 1. Understanding and Supporting Pencil Grasp Development: 3 – 6 years November 13, 2016 PPat-Admin Elementary Literacy, Handwriting & Fine Motor, Just for Pre-K, Occupational Therapy, Other Leave a comment Understanding and Supporting Pencil Grasp Development: 3 – 6 years First off, this first installment of a 3-part blog post will explore What grasps look like in the major three categories. Why some grasps are more advantageous than others. What ages typically-developing children are using these three types of grasp.