Climbing practice time
1–2 yearsSuccess MindsetMaterials: Cushions or low, sturdy step
Set up a safe climbing challenge using cushions, a low step, or sturdy furniture. Stay close for safety while letting your child figure out how to climb up and down. Say things like 'You're working hard' or 'Your legs are strong' as they climb. When they hesitate or struggle, wait to see what they'll do. This builds confidence in their ability to solve physical problems through effort and practice.
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How to Do This Activity
Set up a safe climbing challenge using cushions, a low step, or sturdy furniture. Stay close for safety while letting your child figure out how to climb up and down. Say things like 'You're working hard' or 'Your legs are strong' as they climb. When they hesitate or struggle, wait to see what they'll do. This builds confidence in their ability to solve physical problems through effort and practice.
Why It Works
Physical challenges provide concrete experiences of how effort leads to improvement. Children with growth mindset actively seek challenging tasks and show greater resilience after setbacks (Blackwell, Trzesniewski, & Dweck, 2007). When your child practices climbing and you praise their effort and strategies, they learn that persistence and hard work help them master new skills.
Tips for Parents
Safety first. Stay close enough to spot them but far enough to let them work independently.
Praise specific efforts: 'You're using your arms to pull up' instead of general praise like 'Good job.'
Let them choose how many times to try. Following their interest builds intrinsic motivation.
Materials Needed
Cushions or low, sturdy step
Learning Methods
Hands-On ExplorationImitation and ModelingMontessori Practical Life Activities
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