Skill· 4y–5y· 2 min
On My Tiptoes
Parent and child practice walking on tiptoes together to improve balance and foot strength. The agent coaches the parent to observe the child's ability to maintain tiptoe position, balance with minimal support, and integrate this skill into playful movement — building foundational gross motor control.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Clear floor space safe for standing and walking. Parent and child standing facing each other or side-by-side. Shoes optional — bare feet or socks work well. No materials needed.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneExperiments with different ways of moving.Body· 3.3y–5y· core
- MilestoneChildren show good control and co-ordination in large and small movements.Body· 3.3y–5y· stretch
- MilestoneFollows instructions with several steps or actionsMind· 3.3y–4y· stretch· Step 3
- MilestoneBalances on one foot for two secondsBody· 3.5y–4.2y· stretch· Step 3
- MilestoneFollows ordered multi-step directionsMind· 4y–5.6y· stretch· Step 3
Visual example
Coming soon