Circus skills – walking the tightrope

What you need 

• A long piece of string or ribbon, or a skipping rope 

What to do 

1. Create a tightrope by stretching the piece of string out on the ground.  
2. Encourage your toddler to walk across it without ‘falling’ off.  
3. When they are a little more confident, add to the challenge by making the tightrope longer or placing cushions along one side to make it harder to step off.  
4. When they are feeling really confident walking along the tightrope, you can ask them to try it while carrying something. Start with something small and light, like a small toy or teddy.