Free Printable Cross Lateral Brain Worksheets
Cross-lateral movements play an important role in developing coordination, cognitive function, and motor planning. If you are looking for an engaging way to strengthen these skills, the free printable cross lateral brain worksheets provide a fun and effective way to integrate bilateral motor activities into learning and therapy sessions.
You can download the free sample pages from the COMPLETE BRAIN BRIDGES EASY PACKET at the bottom of the post.
How to Complete the Cross Lateral Brain Worksheets
There are different ways to use these mats. They increase in difficulty as you move through the packet.
Level One – Easiest Way to Use the Mats
Use the worksheets as simple mazes and prewriting practice. Start at the top and proceed to the bottom along the path to the matching animal.
Level Two
Mark the top dots as green and the bottom dots as red so students know where to stop and start. Tape the paper to the table or place it inside a binder cover to create a slant board. Use wipe-off markers and encourage using both the left and right hands at the same time to complete the paths.
Level Three
Tape the paper down. Complete the paths using the left and right hands at the same time but do not provide visual cues for the start and stop dots. This increases the challenge and encourages greater motor planning and coordination.
Level Four
For an added challenge, turn the pages in different directions and try completing the paths. Try turning the paper upside down or rotating it 90 degrees so the shorter side is at the top or bottom.
Brain Bridges EASY Activity Packet
Options for Using the Worksheets
- Laminate the sheets and use wipe-off markers for repeated practice
- Slip the sheets inside page protectors and place them in a binder to prevent pages from sliding around
- Put the sheets inside the front of a binder to encourage wrist extension while writing
- Hang the worksheets on the wall to promote shoulder stability and wrist extension
Benefits of Using the Cross Lateral Brain Worksheets
These worksheets are designed to support brain development by engaging both hemispheres simultaneously. Regular use can help improve:
- Bilateral coordination and fine motor skills
- Hand-eye coordination and visual-motor integration
- Attention, focus, and cognitive processing
- Prewriting and handwriting skills
- Midline crossing, which is essential for reading and writing
- Visual tracking from left to right, strengthening eye movements necessary for fluent reading
Brain Bridges COLOR Bilateral Coordination Activity Mats PRINTED Version
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