Choose the right bike size
Adjust the seat so the child can touch the ground with both feet
Make sure the helmet fits properly
Pick a flat, open, traffic-free area
Remove training wheels if the child is ready
Lower the seat for balance practice
Teach the child to walk the bike while seated
Practice gliding with feet off the ground
Encourage looking forward, not down
Teach braking before pedaling
Hold the bike lightly at the seat or shoulders
Let the child start pedaling with a small push
Practice starting, stopping, and turning
Offer calm encouragement
Keep practice sessions short
Celebrate small progress
Repeat practice regularly