"Lefty Set" for Older Lefties
For left-handed children 8 years old and older |
If your lefty child is 6 years old or younger, please click here.
More information about the left-handed ruler and the left-handed pencil sharpener....
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Left-handed Rulers are scaled from right to left.. | |
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This is the direction lefties draw a line to avoid the nib snagging on the paper! Having the zero on the right hand side ensures that the left hand doesn't get in the way of seeing the scale when measuring. The right-to-left direction for making measurement marks and ruling lines is much easier for left-handers and this direction of movement allows the pencil to move more easily on the paper - this way the nib of the pencil or pen is far less likely to snag on the paper! So simple - yet it really does make all those measuring tasks so much easier for left-handers! |
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One pencil sharpener is included in the Lefty Set.
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Left-handed Pencil Sharpeners | |
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Our left-handed pencil sharpener sharpens both standard and large size pencils. The pencil is held in the left hand, the sharpener in the right hand and the pencil is turned away from the body anti-clockwise; the most comfortable turning motion for a left-hander. This pencil sharpener is precision made in Germany and is the ideal size for school or for slipping into a pencil case. The shavings are held neatly in the perspex lid which can be taken off and emptied when it is full. |
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The following items are available separately and are also suitable for left-handed children in this age range.
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Ergonomically moulded pencil grip | ||
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This is a very valuable aid for promoting the correct holding of a pencil because it encourages the tripod grip. It also reduces stress on the fingers and writer’s cramp. Designed by doctors, it works with the body’s natural physiology to gently place the fingers in the proper position for gripping. It helps an older child with an incorrect grip to develop a tripod grip of the writing instrument. There is both an ‘L’ marking and an ‘R’ marking on the pencil grip. Left-handers put their thumb on the ‘L’ and the forefinger and middle fingers fit comfortably into the remaining indentations to form the tripod grip all set for writing! Similarly right-handers put their thumb on the ’R’ and they are all set for writing. It also helps children stop pressing too hard! Young and old can use this marvellous invention to write more easily, more comfortably, without fatigue and without pain. It is great for exams and a godsend for those with arthritis in their fingers. It can be used on pens, pencils, felt tips, paint brushes and the thinner craft knives for a secure grip. Additional grips in different colours can be purchased separately. |
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| Code: LNZ31 - Orange | $4.00 | ||
| Code: LNZ31 - Yellow | $4.00 | ||
| Code: LNZ31 - Green | $4.00 | ||
| Code: LNZ31 - Light Blue | $4.00 | ||
| Code: LNZ31 - Red | $4.00 | ||
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Lefty Ruler - 30cm - Long Ruler | |
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scaled from right to left and are in all respects the same as the
shorter 17cm rulers, except that they are longer and wider -
this makes it much easier
to read the measurements. These are particularly useful for older school going left-handed children. Because they are slightly flexible they don't break easily. However, they are not nearly as flexible as the 'bendy' rulers that are available these days. These are available in navy blue, postbox red and sunshine yellow. |
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| Code: LNZ40B (Navy Blue) | $7.50 | |
| Code: LNZ40R (Red) | $7.50 | |
| Code: LNZ40Y (Yellow) | $7.50 | |
There are also excellent resources available for teaching and practicing handwriting.....
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LeftHand
NZ's WOWO
Workbook: "Write-on Wipe-off Workbook for teaching Handwriting Skills to LEFT-HANDED Children." |
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resource is ideally
suited for left-handed
children from age 4 and upwards. But it can also
be used to good effect
by older left-handers who did not get the correct grounding
in learning how to write at
an early age. For FULL and detailed information about this wonderful resource and to read feedback about it from parents and teachers, please visit this page. |
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| Code: WOWO | $32.00 | |
Thereafter we recommend....
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Book 2 of the "Left-Hand Writing Skills" series: Funky Formation and Flow | |
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second in the series of three books written by Mark and
Heather Stewart with
worksheets for the young left-hander and brief guidelines for parents
and teachers. Book 2 focuses on cursive writing and joining
letters. This book is great for children who have already mastered the formation of letters and are now working on joining their letters when writing. It is ideally suited for lefty children from about 8 to 9 years old and upwards. |
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| Code: IMP47 | $35.00 | |
....and after this there is.....
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Book 3 of the "Left-Hand Writing Skills" series: Successful Smudge-free Writing | |
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last in the series of three books written by Mark and
Heather Stewart with
worksheets for the young left-hander and brief guidelines for parents
and teachers. Book 3 is a delightful and inspiring book for a
left-handed child that already enjoys writing and for an older child
you are trying to encourage to do more handwriting practice! All the exercises in this workbook have as their theme the history of handwriting. It is an informative workbook your lefty child will enjoy! Ideally suited for older lefty children from about 9 to 10 years old and upwards. |
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| Code: IMP48 | $35.00 | |
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Feedback from parents about our lefty stationery sets....
“Great pencil case and equipment. Thanks for that. Very hard for left-handers in right-handed world. Thanks so much!”
“The left handed pencil sharpener and scissors are a great hit!”
“Excellent communication. My son is over the moon with his "lefty pack"- absolutely recommend this product to others!!!! A+++ In the words of my 7 year old son...."YOU ROCK" :D “
“Cheers and thanks very much.”
“I love how sturdy and strong the pencil case is.”
Thanks so much for the order. Samara loves her pencil case full of goodies.