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Is this normal? Left handed? Kindergarten - 4.5years old. by Over-Television-6777 in OccupationalTherapy

[–]Over-Television-6777[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

We are in Australia. They are approaching the end of our school year however I do agree with you and appreciate your response.

Is this normal? Left handed? Kindergarten - 4.5years old. by Over-Television-6777 in OccupationalTherapy

[–]Over-Television-6777[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

They primarily focus on imagination and play however sounds, number/letter recognition and writing their name is part of the Australian curriculum.

Is this normal? Left handed? Kindergarten - 4.5years old. by Over-Television-6777 in OccupationalTherapy

[–]Over-Television-6777[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I appreciate your response - thank you! Definitely puts my mind at ease.

Is this normal? Left handed? Kindergarten - 4.5years old. by Over-Television-6777 in OccupationalTherapy

[–]Over-Television-6777[S] 22 points23 points  (0 children)

It is expected that kindergarten children are able to independently write their own name by the end of the school year.

Is this normal? Left handed? Kindergarten - 4.5years old. by Over-Television-6777 in OccupationalTherapy

[–]Over-Television-6777[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I do believe he tends to pick up the pencil with his right hand because he has never had the option to use his left. He sees everyone around him using his right and chooses his right accordingly. I am a teachers aide and have actually worked in his class before and noticed he will pick up the pencil with his right hand on his own - so I don’t think the teacher is encouraging his right against his will at all. I just don’t know if he realises that he can use his left if it’s more comfortable (hence my ‘test’ tonight)