8mo–13mo5 minFree playFamily timeActive play
Reach And Rise
Place a large favorite toy on a stable sofa or low, sturdy table. Stay beside your child as they reach for the support and rise from the floor.
What you'll need
Essentials
- stable sofa or low sturdy table
- large favorite toy
Movement level: mild
What you'll do
The 4-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
What it practices
Where it comes from
- Source
- Development Matters in the EYFS (DfE, 2012)
- Original guidance
- “Offer low-level equipment so that babies can pull up to a standing position, shuffle or walk, ensuring that they are safe at all times, while not restricting their explorations.”
- License
- Open Government Licence v3.0
- Attribution
- © Crown Copyright 2012 (Development Matters in the EYFS, DfE)