interesting article. I've often thought teachers can get too hung up on the "right" way to hold the pencil. I figure kids learn by watching us and trying things. At some point the teacher helps and I've heard of "battles" over the proper grip.

Apparently, my mom was in trouble because I learned cursive by watching her before I went to kinder. The teacher was upset that my mom had "taught" me. Last year I broke my right shoulder and learned to fill in many insurance forms with my left hand, most were legible after some experimenting.....I was proud smile