Active Play

Farm Friends Bowling

Six adorable, soft fabric animal pins, for bowling or just for hugging, holding and playing with. The flat-base pins are easy to stand up and bowl down. They make soft rattle and chime sounds when shaken. The animals are numbered from 1 to 6 with large contrasting fabric numerals. Weighted, chiming bowling ball is soft and brightly colored. All conveniently store in a vinyl bag. Pins are 7"H, ball is 3.5"D. From 18 months.

G623		$22.95

Bottle Bowling

Grab the "cow" ball and give it a roll. You'll hear fun music and a "moo" sound as the ball rolls toward the milk bottle pins! It is easy to set the bottles up and really fun to bowl them down! Bottles are 6.5"H; ball is 4"D. The ball requires 2 AA batteries. From 18 months.

G671		$19.95

Tumbling Band

A nice variation on bowling games. Children need to stack the figures first, then try to knock them over with rubber balls. They can throw the balls or roll them if the figures are stacked on the floor. The figures' bodies are made of solid wood which makes the game more challenging, and develops strength as kids may need to hit the target a few times before figures start to fall over. Includes 10 piling figures and 4 rubber balls. Figures are 3"H. Balls are 2"D. From 3 years.

G012		$39.95

Parachutes

High-quality parachutes in bright colors with easy to grab handles. Great for non-competitive cooperative play and for building muscle tone. Use as a ground cover, lift and run under, or bounce balls on top. Made of high-quality nylon. Durable and machine washable. Includes a storage sack. Colors may vary. For great activity ideas see the Parachute Play Book and the Parachute Fun CD on this page.

G974	Small Parachute, 6'D, 9 handles	$19.95
G014	Large Parachute, 10'D, 12 handles	$32.95
G438	Parachute Play Book (see below)	$12.95
G428	Playtime Parachute Fun CD (see below)	$16.95

Parachute Play Book

Get out the "wiggles"! This book provides a wealth of ideas on how to use the parachute to improve skills such as language, muscle control, and listening to directions. It provides detailed information on different parachute grips (e.g. thumbs up or down), body positions and parachute movements (e.g. the wave, jerk, flip-flop, taut, and more). Great for preschool, but can also be adapted for younger children. Contents: Eight basic sessions, Warm-up exercises, Year 'round games, Holiday and seasonal games, Cool-down activities. Paperback, 131 pages, 2000. Written by Liz and Dick Wilmes.

G438		$12.95

Playtime Parachute Fun CD

Turn kids on to teamwork as their gross motor skills develop doing parachute routines. Parachute Rollerball, Merry Go Round, Floating Cloud, Mountain High, Bumping and Jumping and more. For ages 3-8.

G428		$16.95

Funky Footprints

Take a walk on the wild side! This funky play mat promotes and develops physical abilities and coordination. It has twelve textured footprints that make 6 funny sounds when stepped on. Stepping on the last footprints inside the "puddle" makes a "splash" sound! The mat also has numbers and colors for added learning. Includes an on/off switch. Requires 2 "AA" batteries. 68"L. From 12 months.

G103		$34.95

Stomp Launcher

A fun way to work on cause and effect, standing on one foot, and balancing! Stomp-action fun with 2 soft, safe, foam rockets and stomp launcher base. Height of flight depends on strength of stomp. Stomp-activated pump is 3"W. From 3 years.

G674		$9.95

Leaping Frogs Game

Great for eye-hand coordination! Score points by bouncing frog beanbags off the trampoline and on to the lily pad targets. Every time your frog lands on a lily pad you earn points. The farther apart you place the lily pads around the trampoline, the more challenging the game. Leaping Frogs can be played with 2 players or a whole crowd. Contents: one frog trampoline, 6 lily pads, 6 bean bag frogs, and game rules. Trampoline measures 12"x10". Frog bean bags are 5"x2.5". From 3 years.

G178		$19.95

Monster Clompers

Do the Monster Clomp! Stomp around, indoors or out. Put one foot on each monster foot and pull up on the sturdy rope handles to walk like a giant. Durable, lightweight foam feet make these clompers easy and comfortable to use. Foam handgrips make the brightly colored, sturdy rope easy to grab. Foam foot is 10.5"L x 7.5"W x 1"H. Rope is 22"L. From 3 years.

G762		$12.95

Pedal Roller

A fun way to work on weight shifting, balance and motor control! Children can hold on to the foam handle grips as they shift their weight and make the Roller go forward or backward. The detachable handrails can be removed for more advanced users. User weight limit is 220 lbs. Durable plastic pedals and metal frame. Assembly required. Dimensions with handles: 16"L x 13.5"D x 19"H. From 3 years.

G546		$79.95

Ball Track Balance Board

A fun way to work on balance, motor planning and weight shifting, all at the same time! By tilting the board from side to side, children guide a ball through each of two levels of the clear track, in and out of the target hole. This innovative balance board is designed so that children can see the ball easily in front of them, as opposed to similar products with a track in the center, between the child's feet, where it's difficult to see the ball. The board can also be used by a seated child; just use hands to tilt the board instead of feet! Includes 2 balls and a clear cover that keeps the ball from leaving the track while in use. Has two anti-slip rubber strips on the bottom. 20"W x 15"D x 4.5"H. Balls are 1"D. User weight limit is 175 lbs. From 3 years.

G323		$69.95

Monkey Balance Board

Stand on the board and make the monkey dance! This sturdy wooden wobbly board improves balance and coordination. The bright colors and the friendly character motivate kids to try the balance board. Easy to carry on home visits. Simple assembly required. Measures 14.5"W x 9.5"D x 3"H. From 3 years.

G085		$24.95

Wavy Tactile Path

A challenging, fun, comfortable to walk on, wavy balance beam! The pieces of the Tactile Path can be arranged in straight or curved patterns to provide users with multiple ways of playing. The slopes on the path were designed to challenge balance control for both front-back and left-right movement. Textured rubber grips on the walking surface and on the base of each piece make a slip-resistant play surface and keep the path where you put it. Pieces fit easily together with molded tabs for a continuous stable surface. The pieces are lightweight, stackable and fit in an included carrying bag, making storage and travel easy. Made of high-grade, resilient plastic. Each piece measures 26.5"W x 7"D x 4.5"H. The sturdy carrying case measures 27"W x 8"D x 12"H with all 8 pieces packed inside. From 3 years.

G049		$209.95

Catch N Stick Mitts

Play catch with 2 large foam mitts and a colorful tennis ball. Each mitt has a Hook n' Loop front surface and an adjustable strap on the back. The ball sticks easily and firmly to the mitt surface. Pulling the ball from the surface makes a fun noise and works on strength! Mitt measure 8" x 9.5". From 3 years.

G600		$9.95