# Ride a knee horse

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Last updated: 2026-10-12T19:22:46.747Z

Sit with your toddler facing you, holding both hands, and bounce your knees gently to a rhyme such as \\"This is the way the lady rides\.\\" Slow down for a trot and speed up for a gallop, with a gentle dip at the end\.

## Activity facts

- Age range: 1–3 years
- Duration: 10 min
- Location: At home
- Category: Home
- Type: Activity

## Why it matters

Matching your bounces to a rhyme helps your toddler feel the rhythm of words and anticipate the surprise at the end\.

## Benefit

Songs and rhymes

## Materials

No special materials listed.

## Safety note

Hold both hands or their waist firmly, keep bounces small and gentle, and never make the final dip sudden\.