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When your child writes in mirror image

Mirror writing is a natural stage of development, commonly seen in children around the start of school. It naturally decreases as their sense of left and right develops, so there's no need to point it out every time they write. If you do want to help, marking the starting position (with a dot or sticker) is a gentle and effective method.
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