Crossing the midline is a key building block in developing pre-writing and pre-reading skills and is an important aspect of child development.
The midline is an imaginary line that goes vertically down the centre of the body.
Crossing this line through movement, such as reaching one hand across the body to pick something up, is what occupational therapists, teachers and other specialists mean when they talk about children learning to ‘cross the midline’.
Below are some really simple activities on Youtube that develop this essential skill. Look further onto Pinterest to find some other fun activities.
https://youtu.be/5S7pE1afEUQ Star Wars Scarf Dance
https://youtu.be/JU-oHSxhoCc Dance Move All Star
https://youtu.be/dw-0bmtDPnk Washing Machine
https://youtu.be/YFe0I8kkFOg Brain Breaks
https://youtu.be/slVzDBKyxIo Jump Up ,Turn around
