How to help kids learn left from right
By Peg Rosen
Expert reviewed by Jim Rein, MA
Quick tips to teach left from right
- Quick tip 1Repeat “Left hand makes the L.”
Repeat “Left hand makes the L.”Place kids’ hands on a piece of paper, palms down and thumbs stretched out. Trace down the left index finger and across the left thumb to create an “L.” Next time they need to figure out which way is left, they can hold their hands out and look for the “L.”
Many kids need help learning left from right. For a surprising number of people, telling left from right never becomes second nature. A study of young adults found that 1 in 4 still struggle with left and right.
The good news is that kids can develop a better sense of right and left with some coaching from adults and lots of practice.
Watch this video for tips on teaching kids left from right:
About the author
About the author
Peg Rosen writes for digital and print, including ParentCenter, WebMD, Parents, Good Housekeeping, and Martha Stewart.
Reviewed by
Reviewed by
Jim Rein, MA has lectured on postsecondary options and summer programs for kids and young adults with learning and thinking differences.
