Gonge Koala Rock and Balance Shell

£51.67

Helping to Support Teaching and Learning

Enhances Motor Skills: Encourages the development of gross motor skills through rocking and crawling activities. Promotes balance, coordination, and overall body strength.
Versatile Design: Can be used as a rocking seat or turned upside down to create a den or tunnel. Provides multiple uses for varied physical play.
Safe Construction: Made from durable plastic and designed not to roll over or trap fingers. Ensures safe play for children during physical activities.
Supports EYFS Goals: Aligns with EYFS Physical Development objectives. Encourages motor skills activities like spinning, rocking, tilting, falling, sliding, and bouncing.
Physical Development: Provides opportunities for children to develop balance, coordination, and agility. Supports overall physical development in early childhood.

A fun and simple resource to improve gross motor skills, balance and coordination.

Sit inside to rock and rotate, ideal for for muscle development, as well as providing stimulating play.

When children sit inside the Koala, they are able to rock or spin like a carousel. If the Koala is turned upside down, it becomes a small den. Made from durable plastic, it ensures safety by preventing rollover or finger injuries.

Incorporating the balance shell in the classroom it can supports the EYFS curriculum, aiding in body strength, balance, coordination, and agility. Its versatility allows children to spin, rock, tilt, fall, slide, and bounce, essential for developing gross motor skills. Multiple shells can combine to form longer tunnels, enriching physical play.
Aligned with EYFS Physical Development goals, this lightweight shell (3.5 kg) with dimensions of 44 cm by 58 cm is easy to handle and store, making it a great addition to any early years setting.