Product Overview
Introducing the Bunny Hopkins® Wobble Board—a versatile, natural wooden toy aligned with Waldorf and Montessori educational philosophies that transforms playtime into a journey of sensory exploration, balance development, and unlimited imagination! Handcrafted from sustainable wood in Atlanta, Georgia, this eco-conscious, open-ended resource encourages children to follow their innate curiosity while developing essential gross motor skills and body awareness. Whether they're creating a peaceful balance practice in their prepared environment or transforming it into a nature-inspired playground, your child will discover countless ways to engage with this heirloom-quality, plastic-free toy that supports their holistic development from toddlerhood through adulthood.
Let your little ones connect with natural materials as they rock, wobble, and create with this beautifully crafted wooden board. Each one is uniquely finished by hand using non-toxic, eco-friendly materials, featuring organic wood grain patterns that make your wobble board truly one-of-a-kind, combining developmental benefits with child-led learning opportunities.
Key Features
- Waldorf & Montessori Inspired: Embraces natural materials, beauty in simplicity, and child-directed learning that respects developmental stages and encourages independence.
- Promotes Physical Development: Increases core strength, improves vestibular sense, enhances proprioception and gross motor skills while supporting muscles responsible for proper posture and body awareness.
- Open-Ended Play: Encourages unlimited creative possibilities and self-directed learning, from balance board to climbing bridge, sensory rocker to practical life tool, honoring the child as the constructor of their own knowledge.
- Sustainably Crafted: Each board is uniquely finished by hand in Atlanta, Georgia, using responsibly sourced wood with beautiful, natural grain variations.
- Built to Last: Plastic-free, eco-friendly construction supports up to 350 lbs for Starter size and 450 lbs for Regular size, allowing children to grow with their board while reducing environmental impact.
- Safe for Little Ones: Non-toxic, water-based stains and finishes free from VOCs, phthalates, and heavy metals, with third-party testing that meets or exceeds CPSIA, CPSC, and ASTM safety requirements.
- Child-Led Design: Recommended for children 18 months and up, with features that support developmental milestones while encouraging freedom within limits.
Waldorf & Montessori Play Ideas
The Bunny Hopkins® Wobble Board honors both Waldorf and Montessori principles by offering multiple ways to engage:
- Balance Practice: Stand on the curved side for vestibular development and core strengthening, a perfect practical life activity for body awareness.
- Sensory Rocker: Sit inside the curve for gentle rocking that provides calming sensory input during quiet moments.
- Climbing Bridge: Place flat-side down to create a challenging climbing arch that develops coordination and confidence.
- Nature Table: Use flat-side up as a beautiful display surface for seasonal treasures and natural objects.
- Dramatic Play: Transform into boats, bridges, houses, or landscapes for imaginative storytelling with natural play figures.
- Gross Motor Tool: Step up and down from the curved edge for leg strengthening and coordination development.
- Reading Nook: Create a cozy, curved back support for a floor-based reading space.
Creative Development
The Bunny Hopkins® Wobble Board supports holistic development by providing an open canvas for child-directed learning:
- Following the Child: The simple, elegant design transforms into anything a child can imagine, respecting their inner wisdom and developmental readiness.
- Natural Learning Path: Encourages fearless exploration and problem-solving without prescribed outcomes or adult direction.
- Self-Paced Discovery: As children grow, their relationship with the wobble board evolves naturally, offering new challenges and play scenarios that honor their developmental journey.
Product Specifications
- Sustainable Materials: Crafted from FSC-certified wood with non-toxic finishes
- Available Sizes: Starter and Regular
- Weight Capacity: 350 lbs (Starter) and 450 lbs (Regular)
- Recommended Surface: Natural fiber rug or outdoor grass to enhance sensory experience and protect floors
Why Choose Bunny Hopkins?
At Bunny Hopkins, we believe in creating toys that nurture the whole child while respecting our planet. Our Wobble Boards are thoughtfully designed to provide open-ended play opportunities that honor your child's natural development. With a focus on sustainable materials and hand-finished details, each Bunny Hopkins® Wobble Board is as unique as the child who plays with it. Our commitment to environmental stewardship and child-centered design ensures that your purchase will become a treasured resource that can be passed down through generations, reducing consumption and waste.
Care Instructions
Your Bunny Hopkins® Wobble Board is designed for years of natural play with minimal environmental impact. Clean only when necessary with a damp cloth and mild, biodegradable soap, drying thoroughly afterward. Apply organic beeswax polish every couple of years to maintain its beautiful finish. For minor nicks or dents, simply sand lightly with 220 grit sandpaper and finish with beeswax. This simple care routine models sustainability practices for your child.
Shipping
Your Bunny Hopkins® Wobble Board will be shipped directly from our supplier in plastic-free, recyclable packaging for a more sustainable delivery process, helping reduce our carbon footprint. This direct shipping method ensures your unique, handcrafted board reaches you efficiently while minimizing environmental impact, aligning with both Waldorf and Montessori values of respect for our natural world.