Description
These durable stepping stones offer an engaging way for children aged 3+ to build balance, coordination and confidence through active play. Suitable for indoor and outdoor use, the set includes sturdy plastic stones in six bright colours, designed to support physical development in a fun, structured way. Recommended by Dr Gummer’s Good Play Guide, they provide a practical option for encouraging movement and reducing screen time.
Key features:
- Durable, non-slip plastic stones in 6 bright colours
- Rubber bases and textured surfaces for added grip and stability
- Suitable for indoor and outdoor play
- Stackable design for easy storage and transport
- Includes a spinner to create simple colour-matching movement games
- Supports balance, coordination and gross motor skill development
Ideal for home, garden, nursery or school settings, these stepping stones promote safe, active play in a variety of environments.
Also available is the National Geographic Kids Stepping Stones & Balance Beams
"I like spinning the wheel and jumping on these stones" - Girl aged 5
"Look! I can jump to the red one!" Boy aged 4
The Balance Stepping Stones quickly became a hit with children, who enjoyed creating a variety of paths and imaginative scenarios. Most testers needed a little guidance at first, particularly with using the spinner and coordinating jumps, but soon gained confidence as they experimented. Older or more experienced children were able to plan sequences, testing different ways to hop, stretch and balance across the stones, while adapting layouts when paths didn’t work.
Younger children initially took a simpler approach, using the stones as ‘touch points’ or stepping carefully, but repeated play increased their confidence and physical skills. The open-ended design encouraged creativity, with children inventing games like “lava” or “space planets” and taking on pretend-play roles, supporting inclusive and cooperative play.
The set develops both fine and gross motor skills, supports colour recognition, spatial awareness, turn-taking and social communication, making it a versatile resource for active, confidence-building play.
- Encourages gross motor skills
- Promotes problem-solving
- Helps develop social skills
