[header] How to hold a pencil [title] Sit with your feet flat on the floor and with good posture as your write. [step] Having good posture is important when learning to hold a pencil, as you can injure your back and create bad posture habits over time. Sit in a chair with a straight back and that is short enough for you to place both feet firmly on the floor. 
[substeps] When teaching children to hold a pencil, focusing on the child's posture is important in forming good habits. [title] Use your thumb and index finger to pick up the pencil.