Review

Enabling Environments: Equipment - Gym Bench; Sensory Blocks; Wall Graphics...

This round-up of new products compiled by Ruth Thomson is the first of a new monthly series.

THREE-IN-ONE GYM BENCH AND BALANCE BEAMS (£75.00)

BALANCE STAIRS (£125.00)

Reflections on Learning - www.reflectionsonlearning.co.uk

Settings short of space but keen to promote the all-round physical development of the children in their care should check out these versatile and space-saving pieces of physical play equipment.

The gym bench can be converted in seconds into two types of balance beams and also provides a bench seat, ideal for storytime. The balance stairs, made up of eight stackable steps, can be arranged in various ways for physical play activities, double as tables and chairs and require minimal storage space.

Both pieces help develop children's balance and co-ordination in a fun way, and can be incorporated into imaginative play - convert the single beam into a jungle river crossing and beware the snapping crocodiles below! Much more imaginative and effective than the scaled-down adult gym equipment now on the market.

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