Step-a-Trail

By Edx Education
Price $49.99
Age 18mo+

Step-a-Trail is an exceptionally well-conceived and executed product that kids not only find to be loads of fun but that also helps them acquire a host of physical skills. The set consists of colorful, visually-appealing stumps and logs (3 of each) made of durable molded plastic that are strong enough to support an adult. The stumps function as stepping stones, while walking the length of any of the logs is akin to traversing a balance beam. Their surfaces are adorned with elevated wavy or curving lines that serve to prevent feet from slipping, while the bases are nonslip as well. That they are all low to the ground (the tallest being 5.2 inches high) does nothing to detract from the physical benefits or the delight and pride kids take in successfully navigating them. Youngsters employ a great deal of creativity in arranging the pieces in a large variety of impressively original configurations, encouraging themselves, friends and family to develop the necessary balance, strength and motor skills to conquer any and every obstacle course they concoct!