# Which step are we on?

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

Stand together on a middle step and ask, \\"Which step are we on?\\" Say the number, then climb one step at a time and ask again\. On the way down, hold hands and count backward without touching the steps\.

## Activity facts

- Age range: 2–4 years
- Duration: 10 min
- Location: At home
- Category: Learning
- Type: Activity

## Why it matters

Naming the step you are standing on connects a number to a place, and counting backward shows numbers can run both ways\.

## Benefit

Counting

## Materials

No special materials listed.

## Safety note

Hold the handrail and stay one step below your child, going up and coming down\.