Tactile River Stones - Set of 5

Set of 5 Gonge River Stones with different tactile surfaces:

• Aluminium, cement, cork, rubber, and foam.

Explore the different textures and sensations. Some surfaces feel hard, others soft —some cool, others pleasantly warm. 

Try spacing the stones out and let kids hop from one to the next without touching the floor. The River Stones have non-slip rubber bases, so they stay put while protecting your floors.

Balancing on the River Stones helps strengthen your child’s vestibular sense, and it’s a great way to build confidence if they’re a little wary of heights.

The activity supports skill development and is great for your child's well-being:

• Excellent for the tactile sense. A properly stimulated tactile sense can strengthen your child's well-being.
• This is a way for your child to develop their vestibular sense, which helps us to stand on one leg, spin in circles, or ride in a car without losing our balance, feeling dizzy, or getting car sick.
• Supports your child's proprioception, which is also known as the body awareness sense or the kinesthetic sense.

Suitable for ages 3 yrs. to 11 yrs.

Motor skills furniture is almost the exact opposite of sitting still and staying calm. Being able to rock and roll (literally) can in fact help children with motor restlessness stay calm. Your child's vestibular sense and proprioception require input to function at their best. And when your child's senses get the stimulation they need, the body will relax and function better.

Motor skills furniture bought at Toy Academy is extra durable and will withstand years of fun, active play.

Do you know Gonge?

Gonge is a Danish toy company that develops tough, well thought out quality motor skills toys for children. Among Gonge's popular toys, you'll find (among others) river stones, balance paths, mini tops, and parachutes. Many of the toys are excellent for playing and moving your body, at home or at school or preschool.

See our selection from Gonge here.