Left-Handed School Supplies
15 School Supplies For Lefties That Will Make Homework a Whole Lot Easier
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Many school supplies are made with only right-handed writers in mind, leaving lefties to grapple with pens, pencils, notebooks, and more that are uncomfortable and difficult for them to work with. Back-to-school season can be challenging for parents and children for a number of reasons, from getting used to a routine again after weeks of Summer freedom to making sure your kids have everything they need to be successful. But throw in the fact that one of your children is left-handed, and that can make things even more complicated. However, if you know the right places to look, you'll find some of the most essential school products adapted for left-handed learners!
1 Pencil Grips
Make every pencil or pen comfortable for your left-hander with these Fun Lefty Training Rubber Pencil Grips ($4).
2 Mechanical Pencils
Mechanical pencils are great because they can be used over and over again, and this Stabilo Easyergo 3.15 Left Hand Mechanical Pencil ($13) is perfect for lefties.
3 Scissors
Every left-handed child knows the struggle of scissors! Opt for these Fiskars Left-handed Pointed-Tip Kids Scissors ($7) for a comfortable grip.
4 Ballpoint Pens
The smooth glide of a ballpoint pen is combined with a curved shape that's perfect for lefties in these Maped Visio Left-Handed Pens ($7).
5 Notebook
The coils on this Roaring Spring Left-Handed Notebook ($7) are on the right hand side so they won't get in the way of your kid's writing.
6 2020 Calendar
This 2020 Left Handers Planner ($15) for left-handed writers is full of facts about and quotes from prominent lefties, so it's very inspiring.
7 Pencil Sharpener
Keep those pencils in tip-top shape with a Maped I-Gloo Left-Handed 1 Hole Pencil Sharpener ($8) designed specifically for use in left hands.
8 Pencils
These Stabilo EASYgraph Left Handed Ergonomic pencils ($9) are perfect for using with that left-handed pencil sharpener.
9 Ruler
This shatter-resistant, 12-inch Helix Shatter Resistant Left-Handed Ruler ($6) for left-handed people is sure to measure up to all of those tasks.
10 Memo Book
Your little one can take note of all their important tasks and to-do's with this Field Notes Left-Handed Memo Book ($10).
11 Super Power Notebooks & Pens
Your kid will feel like a superhero with these Left-Handed Super Power Set of 2 College Ruled Notebooks ($20).
12 Gel Pens
Your kids can have some fun and get creative with their note-taking with these Pentel Liquid Steel Tip Gel Pens ($17), which dry extra fast for no hand stains.
13 Printing Workbook
This Powerful Printing Left-Hand Workbook
($10) is a great activity book for kids learning how to print.
14 Keyboard
With more and more school assignments involving computers, this Left-Handed Ergonomic Keyboard ($28) will be great for your hardworking student.
15 Laptop Tray
Your kid can take their schoolwork anywhere with this AboveTEK Portable Laptop Lap Desk ($25), which can be used by both lefties and righties.
