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ASK PINNACLE · QUESTIONS, EXPLANATIONS & NEXT STEPS

Jumping

Explore explanations, everyday questions and next steps connected with jumping.

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Helping Your Child Practise Jumping at Home

Help your child learn to jump by folding playful hops into routines you already share — dressing, tidying, bath and music time. Bounce together, copy each other, celebrate effort, and keep it short and joyful. This builds leg strength, balance and confidence with no pressure.

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How can I help my child learn to jump at home?

Most toddlers learn to jump between 18 and 30 months, once standing, climbing and stepping are secure. Build towards it at home with bouncing games, leg-strengthening play, jumping down from a low safe step, and lots of cheerful encouragement on a soft surface.

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What is one Everyday Therapy activity to help my child with jumping?

A simple home activity for jumping is bubble jumping — blow bubbles just above your toddler's reach and cheer them to jump and pop them, building leg strength, balance and two-footed take-off through play. Keep sessions short, fun and frequent, and start from a low step if jumping is still new.

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