{"product_id":"weplay-rainbow-river-stones-gross-motor-skills","title":"Weplay Rainbow River Stones - Gross Motor Skills","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Weplay Rainbow River Stones offer a fun and engaging way for children to develop physical skills while fostering creativity and imagination. This set of 6 brightly coloured, asymmetrical stepping stones lets children hop, skip, and jump across imaginary rivers, providing a dynamic and playful environment for active learning. Recommended for children aged 3+ years, these stones are designed to improve balance, coordination, and muscle development while offering a sensory-rich experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe set includes stones in three different sizes, each with a textured surface to stimulate tactile sensory development. These stepping stones can be used individually or stacked to create varying heights, providing different levels of difficulty to challenge children's motor skills. Whether used for solo play or in group activities, these Rainbow River Stones encourage physical activity and imaginative play, allowing children to explore and develop new skills while enjoying outdoor fun.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEducational Benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnhances motor skills: Stepping on and balancing on the stones helps to strengthen gross motor skills.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproves coordination and balance: The varied heights and textures challenge children's ability to maintain stability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourages sensory development: The tactile textures of the stones engage children's sense of touch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoosts imaginative play: The stones serve as an open-ended tool for creative storytelling and role-playing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassroom Ideas:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalance Challenge: Create an obstacle course where children must jump from one stone to another, working on their balance and coordination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight Exploration: Ask children to stack the stones in different configurations, experimenting with how height affects stability and balance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGroup Play: Have children work together to design paths or bridges, improving teamwork and problem-solving skills.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensory Exploration: Let children close their eyes and step on the stones, asking them to describe the different textures they feel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafety \u0026amp; Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge: 3+ years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: Small Stones: 27.81cm (L) x 27.31cm (W), Medium Stones: 35.56cm (L) x 35.05cm (W), Large Stones: 40.13cm (L) x 38.86cm (W)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: Small: 6.60cm (lowest) - 8.64cm (highest), Medium: 10.41cm (lowest) - 14.48cm (highest), Large: 10.60cm (lowest) - 15.24cm (highest)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum weight per stone: 80kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade from durable materials; each stone features textured surfaces for added grip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended for supervised play to ensure safety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"WePlay","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42239009030257,"sku":"WY0008","price":299.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/7633\/6753\/files\/wy0008_weplay-rainbow-river-stones_v1_6.jpg?v=1760002236","url":"https:\/\/teaching.co.nz\/products\/weplay-rainbow-river-stones-gross-motor-skills","provider":"Modern Teaching Aids NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}