Left-Handed But Not Left Behind
Author: Annie Thomassen
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Homeschool mom and a lefty herself, Annie Thomassen felt burdened to educate, encourage and equip left-handed children and their parents/teachers.  Left-Handed But Not Left Behind dispels many of the myths associated with left-handedness, as well as pointing out just how challenging it can be for a child or adult to function in a right-hand dominate world.

After dealing with some of the stigma and challenges left-handed children face, the author moves to the heart of her book, helping parents and teachers instruct their children on proper handwriting techniques.  Through clear instruction and illustrations, Annie teaches us the “Three Ps”: Posture, Position, and Practice.  She covers how to properly hold a pencil, the correct angle to position their paper and she provides a cursive model of left-handed writing for the teacher and child to refer to during writing instruction.  In addition, to the above mentioned steps, Annie also offers practical advice and encouragement for both the teacher and the student.  The method outlined in Left-Handed But Not Left Behind does not block the letters the child is writing, which is a common problem for lefties.  Many lefties often hook their hand around in an awkward position in order to see what they are writing.  If you follow the author’s instructions and practice diligently, your child can write legibly, quickly, and comfortably!  In addition to the instructions/illustrations, Annie has also provided a template the child can place on the table/desk so they always have their paper angled correctly. 

Left-Handed But Not Left Behind is sold as an ebook, so it is instantly available and very affordable.  Parents of left-handed children will find they have found a true friend in Annie Thomassen.  She has written from her heart and this little book will most likely save many families some of the frustration and tears that comes from teaching/learning handwriting!

Making the Grade: A
Cost: $5.95
Value for your homeschool dollar: 10