Stair Play

Stair Play

Activity and Play Ideas for Stairs.

  • 1-10 years
  • Group size: 1+
  • Duration: 10 min
  • Alternative physical activities
  • Gym / Sports hall
  • Indoor
  • Open space

Let the children explore stairs. Support them and challenge them to try different movements based on what they master. What does an “elephant” look like when it walks on stairs, compared to a “frog”?

Activity Tips

  • Adapt the activity to the children's skills: walk forwards, backwards, sideways or run - both up and down the stairs.
  • Try walking or running up and down using every other step.
  • Play “giants” and take giant steps. How few steps can you use on the way up? Also try giant steps downwards, but watch your balance.
  • Pretend you are rabbits or kangaroos and jump up and down with your legs together. Anyone want to try jumping like a “jumping jack”? What other ways can you jump or walk on the stairs?

Challenge: Stand on one step and hop up to the next step, alternating between your right and left foot.