Skill· 4y–5y· 3 min
Tiptoe Painting Walk
Parent and child paint their feet green (except toes) and practice walking on tiptoes together. The agent coaches the parent to observe balance control, pencil grip during painting, and turn-taking during this playful physical activity — building gross motor coordination and fine motor skills.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Open floor space for walking. Green washable paint, paintbrush, and paper or plastic sheet to protect floor. Both parent and child should be barefoot. Have wipes or access to water for cleanup.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneChildren show good control and co-ordination in large and small movements.Body· 3.3y–5y· stretch
- MilestoneExperiments with different ways of moving.Body· 3.3y–5y· core
- MilestoneUses finger-thumb pencil graspBody· 2.8y–4y· core· Step 1
- MilestoneControls tools effectivelyBody· 3.3y–5y· core· Step 1
- MilestoneUses simple tools and techniques competently and appropriately.Body· 3.3y–5y· stretch
- MilestoneWaits for needs or turnsHeart· 2.5y–5y· core· Step 3
- MilestoneCooperative turn-taking play with peersHeart· 4y–5y· stretch· Step 3
- MilestoneIndependently restrains impulsesHeart· 4y–6y· core· Step 3
Visual example
Coming soon