Skill· 2y–3y· 2 min
Conquering Stairs II
Parent guides toddler up stairs while holding a rail, practicing alternating feet and building walking coordination. The agent coaches the parent to observe stair-climbing technique, balance confidence, and independent walking skills — strengthening gross motor development and coordination.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Safe indoor or outdoor staircase with secure handrail. Clear steps, good lighting. Both parent and child should wear non-slip shoes. Parent positioned beside child at bottom step.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneAlternates feet upstairs with supportBody· 2.5y–3.7y· core· Step 1
- MilestoneClimbs stairs holding a railBody· 22mo–3y· core· Steps 1, 2
- MilestoneWalks upstairs with supportBody· 18mo–2.3y· core· Step 2
- MilestoneClimbs alternately without helpBody· 2.5y–4.2y· core· Steps 1, 2
- MilestoneWalks backwardBody· 3y–4y· stretch· Step 3
- MilestoneCopies simple gestures or actionsMind· 6mo–2.3y· stretch· Step 3
Visual example
Coming soon