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These are short 4.5-inch wooden pencils built for small hands, with a fat 13/32-inch triangular barrel that guides a three-finger grip and cuts writing fatigue. The #2 HB soft graphite and attached erasers make them ready to use out of the box, and the assorted primary-color barrels help kids learn color names. They sit above standard kindergarten pencils on grip support and breakage resistance, and the 5-star reception from 28 ratings backs the teacher-favorite reputation. Best for preschoolers and early writers rather than older students who need a full-length pencil.
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Rated 5 out of 5 across 28 ratings, buyers treat these as a dependable first pencil. Teachers and parents single out the grip-friendly shape and sturdy wood.
These Ticonderoga My First short pencils are made for young children learning to write. Each pencil is 4.5 inches long, and the short length gives better control and promotes a more natural grip. The barrels come in primary colors, which helps children learn those colors.
The barrel is triangular with a large 13/32" diameter. The shape promotes the correct three-finger grip, and the larger diameter reduces writing fatigue. The pencils are made from wood harvested from responsibly managed sources, which sharpens smoothly and evenly with minimal breakage. Each pencil has an eraser.
