06/06/2022
Our Mini Bouncerz are getting so good at this ๐
On a high level, your brain is split into two separate sections, the left and right hemisphere.
In the middle of your brain is a bridge between the two hemispheres called the corpus callosum. This bridge ensures both sides of the brain can communicate and send signals to each other.
Each part of the brain plays different roles. The left brain is more verbal, analytical, and orderly and often referred to as the digital brain.
The right brain is more visual, creative, and intuitive and often referred to as the analog brain.
Although the two sides of the brain seem very different, they need each other to be able to self-regulate, coordinate body movements and complete tasks called crossing the midline skills.
We're not born with crossing the midline skills. We need to give our body ample opportunity to practice crossing the midline skills in our early years through activities such as crawling and climbing, otherwise we may find it difficult to:
๐ถwrite consistently with our dominant hand (I often see children writing with both hands as they struggle to cross over)
๐ถmove our body in two separate halves, limiting our skills progressing in sport, dance, and some musical instruments
๐ถstruggle to coordinate our eyes to move from the left to the right hand side to read and write tie shoe laces, undo zips, brush teeth smoothly
For children who skipped crawling, or need additional support with their crossing the midline skills read through my crossing the midline blog and download the free handout.
https://www.playmoveimprove.com.au/blogs/news/what-does-crossing-the-midline-mean