Scooter riding
Scooters and trikes
Some children are later learning
to ride a bike than others and in some cases may never master
the art and give up, feeling frustrated. This can prove
socially challenging when other children are participating in
outdoor play, as the child may feel
more isolated from the children who are able
to ride successfully.
How to help
• Consider starting off with
a tricycle or scooter as this may be easier to use to practice
pedalling skills.
• A scooter allows the
child to push off and not have to worry about pedalling. Get the
child to push off
consistently with the
same foot.
• A pedal car or
go-kart can be easier to use as the child is in a stable sitting
position and can learn the
art of pedalling, before
moving onto balancing and pedalling at the same
time.
• Make sure the child can
reach the pedals easily.
• Use elbow and knee pads
even with a scooter.
• Choose a scooter with a
large enough platform, so that the child can easily place his/her
feet on it.