Strengthen pencil grip skills without the pencil! It's easy to build one of the most important fine motor skills when you use the Tri-Grip Tongs. These brightly colored development tools help kids strengthen the muscles they need to hold a pencil, write, and hit the milestones for success in school and beyond. Each 3-prong tong features an intuitive design that mimics the finger placement required for correct pencil grip without the need for an actual pencil or pen.