Outdoors

Toddle up a gentle slope

Age range: 1–3 years

Duration
15 min
Location
Outside
Category
Outdoors
Type
Activity

How to try it

Find a low, grassy slope and walk up and down it with your toddler, holding a hand if they want one. Try stepping slowly, then a little faster, and count the steps to the top.

Materials

No special materials listed.

Safety note

Pick a gentle slope with soft ground, away from roads, water, and steep drops, and stay within arm's reach.

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Why it matters

Walking on a slope asks for small adjustments in every step, which helps your toddler learn how their legs and balance work together.

Benefit

Balance

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