Help Hand Dominance

Here are some ways to help "Hand Dominance"

Help Hand Dominance

1. Draw on board, erase with non-dominate
2. Use stencils (non dominate holds in place)
3. Hammering toys
4. Plastic tools (screw driver & screws)
5. Stringing beads & pasta
6. Stacking blocks
7. Ripping paper
8. Pounding & manipulating clay
9. Ball games

Hand Preference

Developed around the ages of 3-6 ½ years.

Left handers tend to show a very strong preference OR may develop later than others

Some students should equal development of both hands – encourage choosing a hand for school tool use.

Non dominate hand should be used as stabilizer

Hand Preference

Developed around the ages of 3-6 ½ years.

Left handers tend to show a very strong preference OR may develop later than others

Some students should equal development of both hands – encourage choosing a hand for school tool use.

Non dominate hand should be used as stabilizer