We talk about merle a lot in this handout, so it seemed. like a good idea to explain what it is (and isnât). The. most important thing to remember is that merle is a. color pattern, not a color by itself. Merle dogs can. come in a variety of colors. The most.
Two years: Toddlers begin walking up and down stairs using a non-alternating stepping pattern with hand held or rail assistance. Three years: Children begin walking up the stairs using an alternating stepping pattern without the handrail and down stairs using a non-alternating stepping pattern. Four years: Children begin walk up and down the stairs using an alternating stepping pattern without support.
Progressions I like to use when first teaching children how to walk up stairs are: 1  Practice walking up first with two feet on each step and holding a railing. You should be behind your child on the stairs. 2  In the school setting, start by side stepping up the stairs if your child needs to keep up with his classmates.