Physical activity is what gets blood flowin' and brains a goin'. Imagine a line going from the top of your head, down the center of your face, down through your belly button, the entire length of your body. That's the midline. Since the left side of the brain controls the right side of the body and vice-versa, when arms and legs cross over, we are forcing both sides of the brain to communicate.
When children need their brains energized or refocused, do an activity in which they cross the midline.
Crawling- The kind babies do where the hand and opposite leg move together.
Windmills- Spread feet apart. Extend arms. Bend over at waist and tap right hand to left foot. Raise back up and tap left hand to right foot.
Elbow Tap- With arms at sides, raise one leg up and touch it to the opposite elbow. Switch!
Dance- With streamers or ribbons.
Dance Moves- Mark the children's midlines with painter's tape and challenge them to come up with a dance move that crosses the body.
Simon Says or Follow the Leader
More: http://make-the-grade-ot.com/Midline%20Crossing%20Activities.html
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