Step-a-Stones – Develop Balance, Motor Planning, and Gross Motor Skills!
Step-a-Stones provide a fun and engaging way to build balance, motor planning, and mobility skills in children and adults alike. Ideal for occupational therapy, physiotherapy, home learning, early learning environments, and primary schools, this versatile set encourages children to navigate various configurations while building core strength, coordination, and spatial awareness. Each set includes 6 durable flat-topped ‘stones’ connected with adjustable ropes, allowing for customized setups that challenge and support physical development.
These sturdy stones are designed with a pimpled platform surface to reduce slipping, providing a secure footing for all ages. Crafted from strong polypropylene, each stone can support an adult’s weight, making them suitable for collaborative play and gross motor exercises in therapy and school settings.
Key Developmental Benefits:
- Balance and Stability: Encourages children to maintain balance on each platform, strengthening core stability and building confidence in movement.
- Motor Planning and Coordination: Adjusting and navigating the stone pathways promotes motor planning and coordination, crucial for gross motor development.
- Mobility Skills Practice: Excellent for stepping, hopping, and spatial navigation, Step-a-Stones offer a playful way to practice movement and gross motor skills.
- Safe and Durable Design: The textured, non-slip surface ensures a firm grip, making it suitable for a wide range of physical activities.
Product Features:
- Adjustable Rope Connections: Create different path configurations and distances to challenge balance and planning.
- Supports Collaborative Play: Connect multiple sets for extended trails, perfect for group activities in schools, clinics, and play centers.
- Non-Slip Pimpled Surface: Each stone has a pimpled top to prevent slipping, enhancing safety during balance exercises.
- Strong Polypropylene Build: Durable enough to support adult weight, making it versatile for therapy and home use, and allowing for children to see adults taking on challenges and to attachment relationships.
Why Choose Step-a-Stones?
- Improves balance, coordination, and motor planning in an enjoyable, interactive way
- Suitable for early learning centers, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, and home-based play
- Encourages gross motor skill development essential to physical growth and confidence
- Safe, sturdy, and easily adjustable for all skill levels
The Step-a-Stones set is a valuable addition to any environment focused on balance, motor skills, and physical development through interactive play. Perfect for early childhood educators, therapists, and parents looking to support growth in a fun and impactful way.
Specifications:
Set Includes: 6 stones with adjustable ropes
Stone Dimensions: Platform top – 23cm diameter; Base – 32cm diameter; Height – 13cm
Material: Durable polypropylene
WARNING: Always supervise children during balance activities and ensure area is clear of obstacles for when children loose their balance during their challenges.
