Climbing and using equipment safely
Physical Education · Early Years · The School
Two hands, two feet
Good climbing uses two hands. It uses two feet too. Keep three of them holding on at once. Move just one hand at a time. Or move just one foot. Look at where your next hand will go before you move it. This is called three-point climbing. It keeps your body steady and safe.
Climbing down safely
Climbing down matters just as much as climbing up. Go slow. Use your hands and feet the same way. Do not jump off the top. Take your time. Small steps keep you safe. Climbing down slowly keeps you in control the whole way. Climb all the way down to the ground with care.
Waiting your turn
Wait for your turn. Only climb when the child ahead has moved away. Two children on one bar at once can be unsafe. Watching and waiting keeps you safe. If the equipment feels wobbly, stop. Tell a grown-up before you climb any higher. Rules keep everyone safe.
Listening to your body
If a climb feels too high, that is your body telling you to stop. It is fine to climb back down. Try something easier instead. It takes practice to feel brave and safe up high. Getting strong near the ground makes high climbs safer later on. Try a low climb first.