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Why is Bilateral Coordination important?
Why is Bilateral Coordination important?
Bilateral coordination is the ability to use two sides of the body simultaneously in a controlled and organized manner.
Crossing the midline is a skill that depends on efficient bilateral coordination. It is the ability to use the eye, hand, or foot of one side of the body in the space of the other eye, hand, or foot.
Good bilateral coordination and midline crossing is required to carry out classroom tasks, such as drawing, writing, cutting, and reading. It is also important for carrying out self-help tasks, such as tying shoelaces, unbuttoning and buttoning a shirt, and opening and closing lunch containers.
Activities for Bilateral Coordination
Activities for Bilateral Coordination
- Hitting a balloon to a partner with two hands
- Connecting and pulling apart construction toys, such as Legos
- Play catch/throwing games (promote crossing the midline, stand slightly to the side of your child so he or she must turn his or her upper body to catch and throw
- Playing toy instruments or banging on drums alternating hands
- Play Zoom Ball
- Cut out a variety of objects with scissors: straws, Play-Doh
- Play Hokey Pokey or "Simon Says"
- Play Twister
- Animal walking: bear walk, crab walk, snake crawl
Apps for Bilateral Coordination
Apps for Bilateral Coordination
- Letter Reflex
- Labyrinth Lite
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