Walk the Plank
Follow these directions to teach your toddler how to balance by walking on a piece of wood.
Walk the Plank
Time
- 10 to 15 minutes
Materials
- Flat piece of wood that is at least an inch thick and 5 feet long
Directions
Lay the board on the grass or indoors on a rug and show your toddler how to walk across it with your hands extended to the sides for balance.
Extensions
- Use towels to raise the plank an inch or two.
- Show how to walk the plank with 1 foot on and 1 foot off.
- Try holding hands while you both walk across sideways.
- Walk the plank barefoot.