(Public) Supporting Left-Handed Learners
R250,00
- One-hour practical workshop for teachers on supporting left-handed learners
- Understand prevalence, genetics, myths and misconceptions around left-handedness
- Learn how hand dominance develops
- Evidence-based writing principles, including paper positioning, wrist posture and pencil grasp
- Cutting principles for left-handed learners
- Practical, ready-to-use classroom strategies
- Ideal for Foundation Phase, Intermediate Phase, remedial educators and teaching assistants
- Presenter: OT Hannah Brauninger
- Date: Thursday, 13 August 2026, 19:00–20:00
- Cost: R250
Supporting Left-Handed Learners in the Classroom
Left-handedness is often misunderstood, yet approximately 10% of children are left-handed. Small adjustments in the classroom can make a significant difference to a child's comfort, confidence, handwriting and participation.
This practical one-hour workshop is designed specifically for teachers and provides an evidence-informed introduction to left-handedness. You'll gain a deeper understanding of how hand dominance develops, dispel common myths, and learn simple, effective strategies that can be implemented immediately in the classroom.
Topics include:
Understanding left-handedness: prevalence, genetics, myths and misconceptions
Development of hand dominance
Evidence-based writing principles
Paper positioning, wrist posture and pencil grasp
Cutting principles for left-handed learners
Practical classroom strategies to support success
Whether you're a Foundation Phase teacher, Intermediate Phase teacher, remedial educator or teaching assistant, you'll leave with greater confidence in supporting the left-handed children in your classroom.
Date: Thursday, 13 August 2026
Time: 19:00–20:00
Presenter: OT Hannah Brauninger
Cost: R250