Provide opportunities. She needs to have lots of experiences that enable her to practise and improve her physical skills, and it's up to you to provide these play opportunities for her at home or in the nursery. Let her roam about under your supervision, and put out plenty of large play equipment.
Reassure her. She may burst into tears when she realises, for example, that she can't quite manage to the top of the ladders attached to the slide or that she trips a lot when the ground is uneven. Give her lots of comfort and reassurance when such instances occur - and then encourage her to try again. A small success boosts her confidence.
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