• A rope, ribbon, or any line on the ground

Instructions

1. Find a straight line on the ground, or make one with rope, ribbon, or chalk line 5-6 metres long.
2. A long pavement crack or concrete joint can also work.
3. Show your child how to walk along the line heal-to-toe.
4. Show how to extend arms for balance.
5. Try walking along the line from start to finish without stepping off the line. If you do, you’ve “fallen.â€
6. Introduce imaginary scenarios for fun. Example: Pretend you are circus tightrope walkers.

Variations

• Try walking along the line backwards, sidestepping, or crawling on all hands and feet
• Create a tightrope obstacle course using several ropes, ribbons or lines on the ground – use a different walk on each length (forward, backward, sidestep, etc.) – you can designate “safe zonesâ€ between parts of the course to give your child a rest

Benefits