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Gross Motor Toys & Tools

Welcome to the world of Gross Motor Toys & Tools, where play meets physical development in a delightful dance of movement and coordination.

From balls that encourage throwing and catching to balance boards that foster stability, these gross motor toys are carefully curated to support the growth of gross motor skills in a fun and engaging manner.

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Best Gross Motor Toys for Kids

Dive into this collection, designed to inspire active play and contribute to the physical well-being of children as they navigate the exciting journey of motor development.

Why are Gross Motor Skills Important

It’s crucial to emphasize the significance of gross motor skills in a child’s overall development.

Gross motor skills involve the coordination and control of large muscle groups, impacting fundamental movements like crawling, walking, running, and jumping.

These skills lay the foundation for various daily activities, influencing a child’s ability to participate in sports, navigate the school environment, and engage in play with peers.

Through purposeful play with gross motor toys, children not only enhance physical strength and coordination but also build confidence, social skills, and a positive attitude toward physical activity, fostering holistic development and a foundation for lifelong well-being.

What are Gross Motor Toys

Gross motor toys are play items specifically designed to engage and enhance large muscle groups and physical movements in children.

These toys contribute to the development of gross motor skills, including activities such as crawling, walking, running, jumping and balance.

Examples include balls, tricycles, climbing structures, balance boards and ride-on toys, all of which encourage physical activity and coordination in a playful manner.

Gross Motor Toys & Tools

Explore Gross Motor Toys & Tools — a collection designed to promote physical development through play.

From balls to balance boards, these toys make active play both fun and beneficial for growing children.

WAHU Phlat Ball Jr.

Makes it easy to engage in friendly (or competitive) games of catch with friends and family as you throw a disc and catch a ball.

GoSports Playground Balls for Kids

Air Touch balls are great for kids of all ages, schools, camps, gyms, home use, playing four square, kickball, handball and more.

Fat Brain Toys Teeter Popper

Rock it, roll it, sit in it, or stand – endless ways to play; meanwhile – POP POP POP POP POP! – the suction cups pop as the Teeter Popper rocks!

Fat Brain Toys bilibo

Encourages active play, imaginative play, creativity, problem-solving, open-ended play - but my kid loved to SPIN.

PigPigPen Pop Up Play Tunnel Tent

Kids love to crawl, chase, and play in toddler tunnel. This sturdy outdoor kids toys can curl around corners, yet will always return to its original shape. Play hide-and-seek, peekaboo, children can simply chase each other through the backyard toys.

40" Foldable Mini Trampoline

10 Minutes bounce exercise equals 1-hour jogging, 30 minutes cycling or 20 minutes swimming. Wear your kid out!!

Radio Flyer Deluxe Big Flyer 16 Inch Big Front Wheel Chopper Style Tricycle

This award-winning trike is designed to be your child's favorite new ride! The Deluxe Big Flyer® is a chopper-style tricycle with sleek racing design. It features a large 16” front wheel with performance grip tread to hug the road and allow your child to take off without slipping or spinning out.

Little Tikes First Slip And Slide

This cute and bright playing set is perfect for Beginner slide, sized is 3 feet long and safe especially for younger kids.

Skywalker Trampolines 12-Foot Jump N’ Dunk Trampoline with Enclosure Net - Basketball Trampoline, Blue

Outdoor trampoline for kids and adults with basketball hoop is designed with a patented no-gap enclosure system, protecting children from pinch points and openings.

Skil-Care 5 Foot x 5 Foot Sensory Foam Crash Pad

The Crash Pad is a soft-landing zone for kids requiring sensory input who needs to channel restless energy.

Stomp Rocket Original Ultra Rocket Launcher

For Kids to Run, Jump, and Stomp! Stomp Rockets are designed for the most active stompers.

GYMNIC - Rody Bounce Horse

Help your child develop balance skills. Bouncing strengthens leg muscles and improves arm function as the child holds onto Rody’s ears. Core strength builds as the rider moves to balance.

Little Tikes 3' Trampoline

Perfect trampoline for toddlers to burn off energy!

Bosu Balance Strength Trainer

Helps improve flexibility, endurance, strength, and ability!

Galt Toys Folding Trampoline

Toddler trampoline with easy grip handle encourages children to exercise and keep fit.

Spooner Boards Freestyle

Popular with school physical education departments because of the fun and safe, high-quality workout it provides and its virtually indestructible construction

Skywalker Trampolines Mini Trampoline with Enclosure Net, 48 - Inch, Red

This mini trampoline features 25 bungees instead of steel springs for a design with safety in mind. A 360-degree padded handlebar offers stability for your little jumper, and the enclosure net is sewn directly to the jump mat, eliminating gaps.

BalanceFrom Anti-Burst and Slip Resistant Exercise Ball (Purple)

With the help of thick and durable material, BalanceFrom fitness balls are Rated to 2,000 pounds to not burst!

Indoor Scooter Board with Safety Handles

Work on coordination and building motor skills, all while having fun with this scooter board for kids.

Playskool Sit ‘n Spin Classic Spinning Toy

With spin tactic spinning action, this super fun activity toy for toddlers 18 months and up gets them whirling and twirling and helps them practice balance, coordination, and motor skills.

The Original PlasmaCar

The award-winning PlasmaCar is easy to operate, and helps your child develop coordination, balance, and motor skills while harnessing the natural forces of inertia, centrifugal force, gravity, and friction. 

Geospace Jump Rocket Deluxe Set with Adjustable Launcher, Target & 6 Rockets

Kids will have so much fun with our Jump Rocket DELUXE. Simply slide one foam rocket onto the launching pad tube, jump up, land on the pump pad, and BLAST OFF!

Gymnastics Tumbling Mat

This gymnastics mat can be folded into a small square for easy carry and storage!

Simplay3 Young Explorers Adventure Climber

Build physical, cognitive, creative and social skills and improve overall happiness through active play. Slide, climb, crawl, and steer right into fun.

Champion Sports Scooter Board with Handles

Promotes balance, strength and creativity in a fun recreational activity.

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Stepping Stones for Kids

Show off your balancing skills while jumping from stone to stone and create a new obstacle playground every day. Let your imagination lead the way with National Geographic Balance Stepping Stones!

Recommended Reading

  • The Benefits of Using a Balance Board with Kids
  • The Vestibular Sense: How It Affects Child Development
  • Spooner Boards Freestyle (Vestibular Toys)

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