Introducing the Bunny Hopkins® Stepping Stones Set—a nature-inspired active play system crafted from sustainable materials that transforms everyday movement into an adventure of balance, coordination, and boundless creativity! Thoughtfully designed and handcrafted in the USA using responsibly harvested wood, these versatile stepping stones invite children to hop, balance, and navigate their way through self-created play experiences. Whether they're leaping across an imaginary river, creating an obstacle course, or practicing mindful movement, your child will discover endless ways to engage with these heirloom-quality stones that support their physical development from toddlerhood through the elementary years.
Watch your little explorers build confidence and body awareness as they step, jump, and create with these beautifully crafted wooden stepping stones. Each stone is carefully finished by hand using non-toxic, eco-friendly materials, featuring natural wood grain patterns that make every set truly one-of-a-kind, combining active play benefits with earth-conscious design.
Key Features
Promotes Active Movement: Enhances balance, spatial awareness, and coordination while building leg strength and body confidence through playful, child-directed physical activity.
Eco-Friendly Materials: Crafted from sustainably sourced, FSC-certified solid wood with zero plastic components, supporting environmental stewardship for future generations.
Open-Ended Play: Encourages unlimited movement possibilities from simple stepping challenges to complex obstacle courses, allowing children to design their own active play experiences.
USA Handcrafted: Each stepping stone is lovingly created by skilled artisans using traditional woodworking techniques that honor both quality craftsmanship and environmental responsibility.
Built for Adventure: Durable construction supports up to 200 lbs per stone, allowing children of various ages and abilities to enjoy active play together.
Non-Toxic Safe Play: Features child-safe, water-based stains and finishes free from harmful chemicals, with comprehensive third-party testing that exceeds all safety requirements.
Versatile Design: Includes 6 uniquely sized stepping stones that can be arranged in countless configurations to match your child's developmental stage and interests.
Movement Development
The Bunny Hopkins® Stepping Stones Set supports physical literacy by providing graduated movement challenges:
Balance Mastery: Practice static and dynamic balance as children carefully navigate from stone to stone, building neural pathways for movement confidence.
Spatial Navigation: Develop proprioception and spatial awareness as children learn to judge distances between stones and adjust their movements accordingly.
Core Strengthening: Engage stabilizing muscles through careful stepping, jumping, and balancing activities that build a foundation for healthy posture.
Bilateral Coordination: Improve communication between brain hemispheres as children coordinate both sides of their body during crossing movements.
Risk Assessment: Build healthy risk evaluation skills as children determine comfortable jumping distances and movement challenges at their own pace.
Creative Play Ideas
Nature Explorer: Arrange stones as a creek crossing through an imaginary forest setting with fabric "water" and plant elements.
Movement Stories: Use the stones as stepping points in active storytelling—"hop across the lily pads like a frog" or "step carefully over hot lava!"
Indoor Obstacle Course: Combine with other open-ended materials to create all-weather movement challenges that keep energy high even on rainy days.
Color Matching Games: Place colored scarves or cards near stones for jump-to-match active learning games that combine movement with cognitive skills.
Mindful Movement Path: Create a quiet stepping stone circle for mindful walking practice, encouraging present-moment awareness through movement.
Construction Base: Use flat-side up as stable platforms for building elaborate block structures that integrate gross and fine motor play.
Product Specifications
Material: 100% solid hardwood from sustainable North American forests
Set Includes: 6 uniquely shaped and sized stepping stones
Stone Dimensions: Vary from 8" to 12" in diameter with 2" height
Weight Capacity: 200 lbs per stone
Finish: Non-toxic, zero-VOC water-based finishes in natural wood tones
Storage: Conveniently stack together when not in use for space-saving storage
Why Choose Bunny Hopkins?
At Bunny Hopkins, we believe in creating toys that nurture active, healthy bodies while respecting our natural world. Our Stepping Stones Sets are thoughtfully designed to provide movement opportunities that grow with your child while minimizing environmental impact. With our commitment to sustainable materials and USA craftsmanship, each Bunny Hopkins® Stepping Stone Set represents our dedication to both childhood development and ecological responsibility. By choosing our plastic-free wooden stepping stones, you're investing in a play resource that will engage children for years while teaching them to value natural materials and thoughtful design.
Care Instructions
Your Bunny Hopkins® Stepping Stones Set is crafted for years of active play in any environment. For indoor use, we recommend placing anti-slip pads (included) on the bottom of each stone. For outdoor play, simply rinse with a garden hose when dirty and allow to dry thoroughly in the sun. The non-toxic finish resists water damage, though we recommend storing indoors during extended wet weather. Refresh with an application of our organic beeswax polish yearly to maintain their natural beauty.
Sustainable Shipping
Your Bunny Hopkins® Stepping Stones Set will arrive in 100% plastic-free, recyclable packaging made from post-consumer materials. Our carbon-neutral shipping partners deliver your handcrafted stones efficiently while minimizing environmental impact. We're proud that every aspect of our product journey—from forest to your family's play space—reflects our commitment to creating a healthier planet for the children who play with our toys.
