Free Bilateral Coordination Printable
Need a different way to help children develop important motor skills? This Free Bilateral Coordination Printable helps kids practice using both sides of their bodies in sync while having fun. This challenging and colorful activity is all set to go—just download and print! The freebie is from the complete Brain Bridges COLOR Digital Packet.
At the bottom of this post, you can download a free one-page color PDF of this activity to get started.
How to Complete the Bilateral Coordination Printable Activity
This activity is easy to set up and fun to use! Download the PDF, print it out, and have your child match the hand motions to the colors on the left and right sides of the page. For example, in the first row:
- Perform a green chop with the left hand and a green hand slap with the right hand.
- Then switch: do a blue hand slap with the left hand and a blue fisted hand motion with the right hand.
- Continue down the page, following the color cues for each set of motions.
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Benefits of Using This Activity
Practicing bilateral coordination with this printable offers many developmental benefits for children, including:
- Enhances bilateral coordination (using both sides of the body together)
- Improves body awareness and right/left awareness
- Supports motor planning skills
- Strengthens the connection between both sides of the brain
- Promotes focus and attention to detail
- Helps develop impulse control
Why Practice Using Both Sides of the Brain?
Bilateral coordination activities are crucial for developing the ability to use both sides of the brain together. By engaging both sides of the brain, children can improve their overall coordination, concentration, and problem-solving skills. This skill is essential for tasks such as:
- Writing and cutting
- Sports and physical activities
- Everyday activities like dressing, eating, and playing
Want More Bilateral Coordination Activity Mats?
If you’re looking for more ways to practice bilateral coordination, check out these additional resources:
25+ Bilateral Coordination Exercises
More Helpful Resources
Here are more activities and tips to help enhance bilateral coordination:
- Laterality Activities
- Crossing Midline – Why Is It Important?
- Directionality Activities
- Coordination Activities for the Body
- Bilateral Coordination Skills
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