Description
The Rock Stepper playmat has been designed to support early learning and development from first steps to phonics, with both children and parents in mind. With our engaging app and flash cards, watch your child use their endless creativity and build healthy habits. All while encouraging movement at every step of the way. A multifunctional, dual sided playmat perfectly complements the style of a modern home. Just flip it over for an alternative contemporary design.
Play. Learn. Grow. Every step of the way, with Rock Stepper.
What our testers said
“Look, fish!” – Boy aged 3
“There’s number 2! And there’s 3!” – Girl aged 2
What our experts think
The Rock Stepper play mat is big enough to accommodate at least two children at the same time, ideal for a baby or toddler and an older sibling to play alongside each other. Our younger testers enjoyed looking at the pictures and bringing other toys to the mat, while the older ones were able to recognise letters, shapes, numbers and practice their counting skills. The set comes with flashcards, which brought another dimension to the children’s play and encouraged them to interact with the mat in different ways, depending on their age. The younger children explored the cards by looking at the pictures and playing with them in their hands or mouths. The older ones, with adult guidance, enjoyed matching the cards to the corresponding image on the mat; an activity that is great for developing number, letter, shape recognition, and matching skills. Using the flashcards in this way also supports cognitive development as the children persevered to find the correct picture by trial and error. There is also an app that comes as part of the set, and the games on it are suitable for children of reception age and up, helping with their learning of phonics, word formation and early maths skills. The games and music on the app encouraged active play, and inspired some of our quieter testers to become more involved. Some enjoyed moving their bodies to the music, jumping up and down and stomping their feet on the soft mat! The mat is well cushioned, meaning bumps and bruises will be avoided if children take a tumble while playing.
The activities the flashcards and apps encouraged meant that the children were interacting and talking with each other or an adult, helping them to develop their social and communication skills. Our testers all enjoyed exploring what the mat has to offer; the younger children needing some guidance to get the most out of it, while the older ones were able to interact more independently, needing less adult support.
Skills developed
– Supports early learning in numbers and letters.
– Develops gross motor skills.
– Encourages observational and matching skills.
