Stepping Stone Balance Trail

Create a colourful movement path with rainbow stepping stones in graduated sizes. The rounded shapes invite players to plan their next step, move between colours, and explore different arrangements during supervised balance play. The pictured stones nest together for storage.

How to play

Arrange a short path on a level surface and practise moving from one stone to the next with adult support as needed. Name each colour along the way or follow a simple colour sequence. Adjust spacing to suit the player's abilities, following the manufacturer's safety instructions.

Skills to practise through play

• Stepping, balance, and coordinating movements.
• Planning a route and following a sequence.
• Recognising colours and comparing sizes.
• Taking turns during shared movement games.

Why an ABA therapist recommend this

The stones provide concrete, colourful targets for practising instructions, movement imitation, and short sequences through play. A therapist can use prompts such as “step onto blue” or “blue, then yellow,” adjust the number of steps, and offer choices about the route. Shared movement games also create opportunities to practise requesting a turn and choosing the next colour.

Suitability depends on the learner's individual goals, movement abilities, and preferences. Keep participation voluntary, provide appropriate supervision, and follow the manufacturer's safety instructions.