An important step in the motor and cognitive development of children is the ability to stand safely on one leg for a few seconds before they start school. The one-leg stand promotes balance and body awareness, additionally facilitating everyday movements such as riding a bike or climbing. The one-leg stand requires good muscle tone and body tension and helps children to develop a stable posture. The following exercises help your child to improve their physical mobility.

One-legged stand with a ball
An easy introduction to the one-leg stand is to place the foot on a ball and roll it back and forth or let it circle.

Flamingo dance
During the flamingo dance, the parent and child face each other and hold hands. Both lift one leg and stretch it back. Together, they swing their lifted feet back and forth, trying to maintain balance for as long as possible, while fun music plays in the background.

Tightrope walker
Encourage your child to stand on one leg like a tightrope walker with outstretched arms for as long as possible. Count together from 1 to 10 and back again.

One-legged stand with eyes closed
The one-leg stand with eyes closed presents an additional challenge because it requires good balance perception. It is suitable for children who already have good balance.

Scooter riding
Your child also learns to balance on one leg when riding a scooter, which is very much in line with children's urge to move.