Top 5 Indoor and Outdoor Play Ideas with NEW Kids Stepping Stones

When it comes to playtime, Aussie parents are always on the lookout for toys that are not only fun but also safe, versatile and developmental. That’s exactly what you’ll find with the Funova kids stepping stones – colourful, octagon-shaped play elements designed to spark movement, balance and creativity for children from as young as one year of age.

Made from lightweight, eco-friendly EPP, these children’s stepping stones feature a grippy surface that’s perfect for little feet, whether used indoors or outdoors.

Pair them with the Kids Wooden Balance Beam or even Stapelstein kids stepping stones to create even more exciting obstacle courses and active play setups – giving kids endless ways to climb, step, balance and imagine.

Here are five exciting ways your family can enjoy the new Funova stepping stones kids will love:

1. Balance Adventures Indoors

Create your own obstacle course in the lounge room or playroom. Arrange the kids stepping stones at varying distances and encourage children to cross without touching the ground. Add in the wooden balance beam for an extra challenge! It’s a simple yet effective way to boost balance, coordination and concentration, all while burning off energy.

2. Backyard Colour Hunt

Bring the children’s stepping stones outside and place them across the lawn or patio. Call out colours and have your child hop to the matching stone. This is a fantastic way to combine movement with early colour recognition skills, and it’s fun for toddlers and older siblings alike.

3. Pretend Play & Role Play

Transform the stones into islands for a “lava game,” stools for a tea party, or even stepping spots in an imaginary jungle adventure. Their bright rainbow colours and unique octagon shape inspire creativity and endless storytelling opportunities.

4. Stack, Sit & Store

Unlike many toys, Funova stepping stones kids are truly multi-purpose. Stack them up for compact storage, flip them into mini stools for snack time, or even use them as little tables for art and craft. With their robust yet lightweight design, kids can move them around independently.

5. Active Learning Games

Turn play into learning! Write numbers, letters or shapes on cards and place them on top of the stepping stones. Kids can jump to the correct answer, spell a word, or solve a quick maths problem – blending education with movement in a way that feels like pure play.

Build It Game: “From Flat Path to Wobbly Tower”

With Funova kids stepping stones, play doesn’t stop at hopping and balancing – you can also turn them into a fun stacking challenge!

Start by lining up the children’s stepping stones flat on the floor to create a safe path. One by one, players collect a stone and begin building a tower in the centre of the room. The twist? Each new stone must be placed at a slightly different angle, making the tower wobblier as it grows.

If the tower topples during your turn, you must hop three times before helping to rebuild it.

Work together as a family to see how tall a tower you can create without it falling.

For competitive play: who can balance the last stone without the tower collapsing?

This game isn’t just entertaining – it strengthens balance, hand-eye coordination and patience. Plus, thanks to their octagon shape and grippy surface, Funova stepping stones kids are stable enough for safe stacking but light enough for little hands to handle.

💡 Safety First
You can have peace of mind knowing that Funova products are tested for safety and comply with AS/NZS ISO 8124 standards – meaning they meet the highest safety benchmarks for Australian and New Zealand families.