Gross Motor Skills

Gross Motor Skills Resources for Primary & Early Years

Developing strong gross motor skills is one of the most important foundations of early childhood learning. These large-body movements — running, jumping, balancing, throwing, and crawling — underpin a child's physical confidence, coordination, and readiness to learn. Our Gross Motor Skills collection brings together the best equipment to support this development in classroom, PE hall, and outdoor settings.

What's Included

• Balance & coordination equipment — balance boards, stepping stones, wobble cushions, and beams to challenge stability and body awareness
• Throwing & catching resources — soft balls, bean bags, and targets suited to all ability levels
• Crawling & climbing aids — tunnels, mats, and movement courses that encourage full-body engagement
• Outdoor & active play equipment — durable resources built for both indoor PE sessions and outdoor play areas

Why Gross Motor Skills Matter

Research consistently shows that children who develop strong gross motor skills early are better prepared for fine motor tasks, academic focus, and social play. By investing in the right equipment, teachers and SNAs can create structured movement opportunities that are fun, purposeful, and developmentally appropriate.

All products are school-tested, safe for early years use, and available for delivery to schools across Ireland.