What special equipment do left-handed children need?
This depends on the age of the child. The early years are a time of exploration and new experiences for all children, and much of the value a left-handed child derives from your care is the chance to learn how to adapt to the right-handed environment he will encounter through his life. This adaptability is one of the great advantages left-handers have over right-handers, who never have to solve the problems left-handers encounter quite regularly. What parents and teachers can do is provide them with the encouragement, suggestions and confidence to approach potential obstacles as challenges, and explore together the possible solutions. If, however the item cannot be adapted e.g. scissors, or the child is falling behind the class struggling to find a solution, or developing an awkward style e.g. writing, then you must ensure specific help is available. Left-handed scissors are a must in every classroom, including the nursery, and can be purchased from Anything Left-Handed by mail order.
