<p>This simple exercise is highly effective at strengthening the three-finger grip (thumb, index, and middle finger) — the same grip used later for holding a pencil correctly. Use a large, child-safe plastic tweezer and prepare bowls with cotton balls, large beans, or small blocks.</p><p>Ask your child to use the tweezer to move pieces from one bowl to another, one at a time. You can turn it into a fun timed game, or add color sorting by moving each color into its own bowl.</p><ul><li>Choose a large plastic tweezer that's easy to squeeze and fits your child's hand.</li><li>Prepare two bowls and small safe items like cotton balls or large beans.</li><li>Show your child how to squeeze the tweezer with three fingers.</li><li>Ask them to move the pieces one by one between the two bowls.</li><li>For an added challenge, have them sort pieces by color while moving them.</li></ul>