Children need strong muscles in their fingers and hands before they are able to hold a pencil properly and attempt printing with ease. If you are looking for Christmas gift ideas, you might want to consider buying Play-Doh, Lite Brite, Kerplunk, pop beads, Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots, or an easel. These all help strengthen writing muscles and are FUN! View the following website for more ideas.
Sugar Aunts: Gift Guide for Pencil Grasp