Sticker Steps
What you need
- a sticker for each of the bottom few stairs
How to do it
- Put a sticker near the front edge of each of the bottom few stairs.
- Hold their hand at the bottom.
- Let them step up onto each sticker in turn.
- Take the stickers off after, or leave them for tomorrow.
Why it matters
A sticker shows them where to put their foot, so they start judging each step on their way up.
What they're learning
- Placing a foot
- Aiming for a sticker means looking before they step.
- Stepping up
- Every sticker is one step climbed.
- A goal to reach
- The next sticker keeps them going.
What to look for
Watch for them looking down at the next sticker before they lift a foot.
A tip
Stay right beside them on every step and keep the stairs clear. Shut the stair gate again when you're done.
Make it easier or harder
Easier: use just the bottom step
Harder: put a sticker on every other step as far as they want to go
