Tips to help the left-handed child at school

The left-handed child is the one who has a preference when using the left hand ya, whether to write, grab, manipulate or play. It also shows a predilection for using the left foot when kicking a ball, start walking or take the first ride on a bicycle. Although years ago the left was not well seen and tried to correct itself, nowadays it is considered only one more characteristic of the child that should not be changed. However, since the world is made for right-handers, we must take some measures to help left-handed children at school.Guidelines for left-handed children at school

At a time when children are acquiring hand-eye coordination skills and fine motor skills, there are a number of measures that can help left-handed children facilitate the task of writing: - Inform to the school or to the teacher that the child is left-handed so that he

respects his process.

- Make sure you have

left-handed material : pencils, notebooks or scissors.

- Help the child to adopt a position that is comfortable for him. Sometimes left-handed children can adopt uncomfortable postures when writing that can translate into muscle pain. - Keep papel the paper more towards the left side of the childand a little inclined towards the right side, this facilitates the sweeping when writing, that is, dragging the hand. And also avoid covering with your hand what they write, losing the reference.

- Teach the child to take the pencil in the same way that the right-handers do, avoiding uncomfortable or forced postures.

- Teachers should place the left-handed children in the rows that are farther to the right and the farther ahead the better so that they can have a good view from the left side. - Do not try to push the left-handed child or scold him

, but stimulate and encourage him in his daily work.