This Nifty Handwriting Tool Will Teach Your Kid How to Hold a Pencil Correctly Once and For All

For kids who struggle with holding their pencils wrong or have shaky hands, perfecting all those straight lines and curlicues can be a bit of a challenge when it comes to their handwriting. But recently, a company called Nine Months Sober came up with a three-piece Learning Writing Tool ($10, originally $20) that will help children between the ages of 3 and 13 perfect they way they hold a pen or pencil.

According to the company's site, the products "effectively prevent the thumb and forefinger from crossing, prevent mistakes, [and] correct children's writing skills." And judging by the specific holes for kiddos' fingers, it might actually work! Read through to get a look at this nifty product, as well as to get a peek at the Learning Writing Tool and exactly how it works.