On 13 August 1992  International Left-Handers Day was launched. This has become an annual event when left-handers everywhere can celebrate their sinistrality and increase public awareness of the advantages and disadvantages of being left-handed.

You may not have much time to organise an event for your left-handed child but you could invite a few right-handed friends to try using the left-handed objects (you do have them don't you!!) to see just how awkward you feel using the wrong equipment. Have a left-handed tea party. Or you could organise  games when you have to use the left rather than right hand.

For more ideas and information about resources and to take part in prize quizzes and surveys visit www.lefthandersday.com