How to use this resource

These homework tasks use the principle of crossing the midline to aid in developing visual-spatial perception, coordination and fine motor skills. They are especially useful for young children or older children with dyspraxia. 

They have also been proven to be a useful tool for calming and wellbeing, and have been designed to be used by children who struggle with anxiety and related issues. Once these paper based tasks are mastered, children can draw midline eights in the air and gain the same brain benefits. 

What is crossing the midline?

Crossing the midline is when we move a limb across the middle of our body to perform a task. Crossing the midline is vital to the development of using both sides of the body together, such as putting on shoes and socks, writing and cutting.

It promotes the coordination and communication of the left and right hemispheres of the brain. Along with developing visual-spatial perception and fine motor skills, it also encourages bilateral coordination, the process of developing a dominant hand.