Gross Motor Development

Gross Motor Skills Toys & Movement Equipment

Gross motor skills involve whole-body movements using the larger muscles of the arms, legs and trunk. These skills support everyday activities such as walking, climbing, sitting upright, balancing, jumping and moving safely through different environments.

Fledglings offers a range of gross motor toys and movement equipment for children with different abilities and support needs, including balance products, therapy balls, rocking and spinning equipment, climbing resources and active play aids.

Balance & Coordination

Balance boards, stepping products and movement activities can encourage children to practise weight shifting, coordination and controlled movement while building confidence through play.

Core Strength & Postural Control

Therapy balls, rockers and other movement equipment can provide opportunities to work on core stability, posture and controlled whole-body movement. These skills can support participation in play, learning and everyday activities.

Climbing, Rocking & Active Play

Climbing, rocking, spinning and riding activities can provide varied movement experiences while encouraging strength, coordination, motor planning and body awareness.

Choosing Gross Motor Equipment

Children develop movement skills at different rates and may enjoy or benefit from different types of physical activity. Consider the child's age, abilities, available space and the particular skill or movement you would like to support when choosing equipment.

For products focused more specifically on hand control, dexterity and grip, explore our fine motor development range.