Funova

Funova makes open-ended balance and building toys — stepping stones, balance boards and stacking pieces children use for active movement play and construction. Combining gross-motor balance with open-ended building, they suit energetic, imaginative play indoors and out.

Children arrange the stones into a course to balance and hop across, building core strength, coordination and confidence, then stack and build with them too. Rearranging the layout keeps the challenge fresh, so they're used for both active movement and creative construction.

Funova's balance and stepping-stone sets suit toddlers through primary years — little ones balance and stack with support, while older children build ambitious courses. The pieces hold plenty of weight for active play, so a set stays in use for years.

Balancing and building develop core strength, coordination, body awareness and gross-motor skills, plus creativity and spatial reasoning through open-ended construction. Because they combine movement and building, Funova toys keep children active and imaginatively engaged.

Yes — stepping stones and balance boards are great for active indoor play on wet days, used on a soft, level, non-slip surface with supervision. They double as imaginative props and building pieces, so they keep children moving and creating inside or out.

Yes, the Funova kids bow and arrow set is specifically designed for safe play by young children aged 3 and above. Instead of pointed tips, the three included arrows feature soft felt ball arrowheads that absorb impact on contact, eliminating the risk of injury during indoor or outdoor archery games. The bow and quiver are crafted from 100% natural wood with smooth, carefully sanded edges and non-toxic, BPA-free finishes to protect small hands. The set also includes three standalone targets, giving children a focused activity that builds hand-eye coordination and concentration without requiring a large play space. Parents in our store consistently praise the quality of the natural wood construction, describing it as sturdy yet appropriately sized for children aged 3 to 6 years. Several reviewers specifically note feeling confident letting siblings of different ages play together, as the soft felt tips provide peace of mind during imaginative outdoor adventures.

Funova stacking stones and stepping stones are both made from child-safe EPP foam, but they serve different play purposes and target different developmental skills. Stepping stones are larger, octagon-shaped pieces designed to be placed on the ground for children to step, hop, and balance across, primarily developing gross motor skills, balance, and coordination. The rainbow set includes six stones in graduated sizes. Stacking stones are smaller, organic-shaped pieces with flowing contours designed to be stacked on top of each other, primarily developing fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, patience, and spatial reasoning. Available in Cool (blues and greens) and Warm (pinks and oranges) colour palettes, they challenge children to find balance points and create increasingly tall structures. Both product types can be combined for creative open-ended play, and both meet AS/NZS ISO 8124 safety standards. Stepping stones suit more active, physical play, while stacking stones encourage quieter, focused concentration activities.