Sport, music & movement

In sport and music a left-handed child often learns faster when movements are shown from their side.

What you'll notice

• Copying movements as mirror images.
• Hesitation when the side of a movement is named.
• Strengths that show when the child may choose the side.

Why it happens

Movements are usually demonstrated for the right side. A left-handed child has to translate every demonstration first.

Given the choice, many left-handers show real strengths, for example in racket sports or fencing.

In the classroom

1. Demonstrate beside the child, or show the movement for both sides.
2. Let the child choose the leading side where the activity allows it.
3. Name sides with landmarks, not only with "left" and "right".

At home

• Offer sports where the left side is an advantage.
• For instruments, ask the teacher how the left hand is used.
• Encourage free play and movement without correction.

Exercise to print

[EXERCISE NAME FROM THE BOOK] [SHORT DESCRIPTION OF THE EXERCISE]

[SHORT QUOTE FROM THE BOOK] ([AUTHOR NAME], [BOOK TITLE])