Wear warm, flexible clothing and gloves
Choose well-fitted ice skates with ankle support
Lace skates snugly from toe to top
Stand on the ice with feet shoulder-width apart
Bend your knees slightly
Keep your body upright and relaxed
Look forward, not down
Hold your arms out for balance
Take small steps to move forward
Push off gently with one foot at a time
Glide on one skate before switching feet
Keep your weight centered over your skates
Practice marching in place on the ice
Practice falling safely by bending knees and lowering to the side
Get up by placing hands on the ice and pushing to your knees
Learn to stop by turning both toes inward into a snowplow shape
Avoid leaning too far back
Skate near the boards if you need support
Practice turning slowly with small shifts in weight
Start with short practice sessions
Stay calm and keep practicing regularly