BIC Round Stic Xtra Life Ballpoint Pen, Medium Point (1.0mm), Blue, 12-Count

WITH FROSTED CAP AND TRANSLUCENT BARREL: BIC Round Stic Xtra Life Ball Pen features a frosted cap and translucent barrel for visible ink supply. It has a flexible round barrel for optimum writing comfort and a reliable tungsten carbide ball. Writes First Time, Every Time! 1.0 mm medium point. Red ink. Non-refillable. Package includes 12 pens. WRITING BUILDS SELF-CONFIDENCE: "Studies show that children who write frequently, both at school and at home, feel more confident in their writing abilities. This confidence translates into success in all academic subjects and in nonacademic environments as well." - Pam Allyn, Your Child’s Writing Life and Prepare My Child for School: Early Childhood Education and U.S. Department of Education. WRITING SPARKS CREATIVITY: According to an expert in educational psychology from the University of Washington, handwriting instruction benefits students' cognitive development as well as motor functioning. For example, some of the motor and cognitive tasks associated with handwriting are the following: ideation, text production, punctuation, planning, spelling, grammar. Source: Hanover Research (2012). The Importance of Teaching Handwriting in the 21st Century. WRITING BETTERS SCHOOL PERFORMANCE: Handwriting builds a solid foundation for school success. Research shows that handwriting is a foundational skill that can influence student’s reading, writing, language use, and critical thinking. For more information and facts about writing, visit BIC website. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS: This package includes (2) Pack of 12 BIC Round Stic Xtra Life Ball Pen, Red Medium Point (1.0 mm).