Skill· 3.3y–5.2y· 1 min
Flamingo Stand
Child stands on one foot for at least two seconds without holding on. Covers two overlapping milestones (Denver II 42-48mo, Stanford 46-62mo). Parent times the balance attempt, observes arm use, and progresses from 2-second target to 5-second challenge and foot-switching. Safety: no elevated surfaces.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Clear floor, no furniture within easy reach. Child in shoes or barefoot — barefoot is slightly harder but fine either way. Stand facing child.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
Visual example
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