The wider body is easier for small hands to control and encourages a whole-hand grip before a tripod one develops. The practical catch is sharpening: a standard sharpener will not take the barrel, so buy the matching one at the same time or the set is unusable within a week. Thicker cores also break less. See pencil sharpeners, preschool supplies and coloured pencils.

Jumbo pencils on a bright learning desk with handwriting practice sheets, children’s drawings, books and classroom supplies.
Jumbo Pencils for Early Learning and Writing

Jumbo pencils for early writing, drawing and classroom use. Shop easy grip pencils for students and learners.