Mark and Heather Stewart have co-written the “Left Hand Writing Skills” set of 3 Handwriting practice books and designed a “Writewell” mat. In August 2017, they co-authored “So You Think They’re Left-Handed?”, a book of discovery or confirmation for parents, carers and Early Years practitioners designed to confirm the laterality of a child aged 2 to 4. Includes 16 pages of Pencil activities and 16 pages of Scissor activities.
In July 2021, they designed a Handwriting table guide and set of stickers; in November 2022 they launched 2 new A3 posters for use in School classrooms and staff rooms. The classroom one is solely focused on handwriting whilst the staffroom one covers more areas of helping left-handed children within the school setting.
Mark initiated the formation of www.left-in.org, a global interest group formed in 2021 with the aim of improving the information and education available to the educators of left-handed children around the world.
As well as tutoring children on a one-to-one basis, Mark runs courses for schools and other educational providers such as LEA’s, Nursery & Early Years Alliance Groups.
10% of the population are Left-handed, so you will have left-handed children in your setting or school. But there is no mention whatsoever of “left-handed” in any respect in the EYFS! And there is scant regard in teacher training of the challenges or support for left-handed children.
This fantastic session explores the often-overlooked world of left-handedness and laterality in Early Years settings. Mark shares practical insights on identifying and supporting left-handed children, offering valuable strategies for educators to create an inclusive environment.
In this episode you’ll:
- Discover how to identify left-handedness in young children
- Learn about the challenges left-handed children face in a right-handed world
- Explore the concept of cross-laterality and its impact on coordination
- Gain practical tips for supporting left-handed children in your setting
- Understand the importance of early intervention for left-handed learners
Watch this episode to unlock a wealth of knowledge about left-handedness and laterality, empowering you to provide tailored support for all children in your care.
Episode Links:
https://www.leftshoponline.co.uk/shop-2/left-handed-children-a-guide-for-teachers-and-parents
https://www.leftshoponline.co.uk/shop-2/so-you-think-theyre-left-handed-book
https://www.leftshoponline.co.uk/?s=HANDBOOK
Social media:
linkedin.com/in/mark-stewart-52271020
https://www.instagram.com/leftshoponline
https://www.facebook.com/Leftnwrite
Find out more about Mark’s resources for Lefthandedness and Laterality here:
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