Park Steps

What you need

• some low park steps

How to do it

1. Find a few low steps at the park.
2. Hold their hand and let them step up one at a time.
3. Walk down the path and go round again.
4. Try the next set when these feel easy.

Why it matters

Park steps are often lower than stairs at home, so they're a good size for little legs learning to climb.

What they're learning

Stepping up

Low steps make lifting their own weight manageable.

Different steps

New steps in a new place ask them to judge the height each time.

Balance

Every step is a moment on one foot with your hand for support.

What to look for

Watch for them looking down to check where their foot goes before lifting it.

A tip

Stay beside them on every step.

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