This article was co-authored by Jon Depoian and by wikiHow staff writer, Hannah Madden. Jon Depoian is a Skateboarding Instructor and the Owner of Intro2Skateboarding, an organization based in Orange County, California that provides professional private, home-school, after-school, birthday party, and summer camp skateboard lessons for beginners and experienced skateboarders alike. Jon has over 21 years of skateboarding experience and over 10 years of skateboard instruction experience. He also has extensive experience producing street skateboarding videos and skating competitions.
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If you love to roller skate, you’ve probably thought about passing on your passion to your children. If your kids have shown an interest in skating and they can walk and balance on their own, you can buy them their very own skates and get to work! Teaching a kid to roller skate may take some time, but your efforts will be rewarded with a fun new hobby you both can enjoy. Read through the steps on teaching your kid to skate for an exciting lesson plan you can start today.
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Go slowly, and check in with your child often. If they’re feeling scared or overwhelmed, it’s okay to take a break.Thanks
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- ↑ https://www.rollerskating.com/files_uploaded/93ea7feebe34c9bf8fad2142e90e83e6.pdf
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VtNl3Cz4gAc&t=413s
- ↑ https://www.rollerskating.com/files_uploaded/93ea7feebe34c9bf8fad2142e90e83e6.pdf
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=653&v=VtNl3Cz4gAc&feature=youtu.be
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=235&v=VtNl3Cz4gAc&feature=youtu.be
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=167&v=nhM0yk3JPsg&feature=youtu.be