What do I need to know about handedness?
A child's handedness usually becomes apparent at preschool age, for example when eating with cutlery or when doing handicrafts and painting. If there is any uncertainty, this topic can also be clarified with the pediatrician as part of the U8 screening examination. Left-handedness does not have to trigger increased or even anxious attention among parents, because right-handed and left-handed children can learn to write equally well in principle. Rather, it is important to train the writing motor skills before and during learning to write, regardless of the handedness. In this way, children practice using their pens in a targeted manner, for example, controlling their speed and applying the correct amount of pressure to the paper. This lays an essential foundation for learning to write for all children, regardless of whether they are right- or left-handed.