River Nordic - Set of 6

The Gonge River Nordic Balance Set includes six versatile balance elements designed to inspire creativity and physical development in children aged 2+. These durable pieces can be used to create dynamic balance paths, helping children improve their coordination, motor skills, and spatial awareness. The easy-to-use joining mechanism allows the elements to be arranged in endless configurations, making them ideal for both individual and group play.

The River elements can be stacked for convenient storage, making them a practical addition to any classroom or play area. Each piece is made with safety in mind and can support up to 100kg, ensuring they are suitable for a range of activities. The bright colours and tactile surfaces encourage sensory exploration, while the balance challenges promote physical activity and confidence-building.

Educational Benefits:

• Balance & Coordination: The River elements help children develop balance, coordination, and fine motor skills as they navigate the paths they create.
• Spatial Awareness: As children design their own balance paths, they strengthen their understanding of space, distance, and movement.
• Sensory Exploration: The tactile surface and different shapes engage children's senses, enhancing sensory processing and motor development.
• Creativity & Problem-Solving: Children use their imagination to create different balance challenges, promoting creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Confidence-Building: Successfully navigating a balance path boosts self-esteem and fosters a sense of achievement, supporting positive emotional development.

Classroom Ideas:

• Balance Path Challenges: Arrange the River elements in various patterns to create balance paths. Encourage children to walk, jump, or balance on the elements, improving gross motor skills and balance.
• Group Cooperation Activities: Set up cooperative games where children work together to build larger balance paths or navigate the paths as a team, enhancing teamwork and social skills.
• Obstacle Course: Use the elements as part of a larger obstacle course, combining them with other physical challenges to promote fitness and coordination.
• Colour and Shape Recognition: Integrate the River elements into colour and shape recognition activities, asking children to arrange the elements in patterns or matching games.
• Creative Play: Encourage children to use the elements as part of imaginative play, creating stories or scenarios where they are part of an adventure, helping to develop language and storytelling skills.
• Motor Skill Stations: Set up a series of balance challenges around the room, where children can rotate through each station to build strength and coordination in a fun, engaging way.

Age Range:
Suitable for children aged 2 years and up, the Gonge River Nordic Balance Set is ideal for early childhood education, primary school classrooms, and home play.