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Cutting and Printing Techniques for Left-handed Granddaughter

We have a very bright 4-year-old granddaughter. What is the best way to teach her to print and cut? At first, she could use both hands, but it now looks like she is left-handed. - Fond Grandparents.
Answer: Young left-handed children usually try to print and cut the same way that they see right-handed people doing these tasks. This can lead to very messy results.
Find an adult or older child who is left-handed who is willing to take the time to show your granddaughter how to print and cut. Observe carefully what this individual does so you can help your grandchild with these skills.
When your granddaughter prints or colors, she needs to be taught to tilt her paper 30 degrees to the right. This is the exact opposite of how right-handed children should tilt their papers. It will let your grandchild write with her wrist straight rather than with a hook. Also, when she cuts, she can use scissors specially designed for left-handed people.