Ontario K–8 curriculum · Glossary

dominant hand/foot

Definition

Your child's dominant hand or foot is the one they naturally prefer to use for tasks, like kicking a soccer ball. It's helpful for them to practice using both their dominant and non-dominant sides.

dominant hand/foot is a term used in Ontario’s Kindergarten to Grade 8 curriculum.

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