I bought this product as a more inexpensive alternative to what my daughter's OT therapist was suggesting and after reading the reviews about this and similar other products. (I paid around $30 with taxes as it was almost 50% off when I bought it.) At first and based on previous experiences when it comes to my daughter, I was a little skeptic. She's autistic and a lot is trial and error with her when it comes to certain toys or things that can be used as part of an at-home occupational-therapy or sensory-therapy object. But as soon as these came out of the box, she was curious about them.
You may want to show your child the picture from the box, the one of the girl walking on them. Or maybe print out the picture in here. Use them as a visual aid. I had to do that in order for my daughter to understand what they were for. Until I showed her the picture of the girl from the box, she thought they were buckets or stools. She would either sit on them, or turn them upside down and use them as buckets, trying to figure out why they were tied up with ropes. I don't think they can hold an adult's weight; otherwise, I would have shown her myself how to use them. But they certainly look sturdy enough for a child her size; even bigger and heavier.
These buckets are very bright and colourful, which is something I also look for when picking up certain toys and OT equipment for my daughter. It helps with her sensory processing.
Speaking of Sensory Processing Disorder, I saw reviews saying how some children with SPD may not tolerate the surface of these buckets. Yes, they do have some slight bumps on them to prevent slippery situations. (They are a bit smaller than a U.S. nickel.) And while my daughter does not like to wear shoes due to her SPD, it didn't seem to affect her at all since she was stepping all over them as soon as she was able to figure out what they were for. Nevertheless, SPD is different for everybody and these might feel harder on some other little feet.
In summary, if your child is like mine and you have been asked by your child's occupational therapist to get something to help them work on their core balance, these can get the job done for a fraction of the cost of fancy balance beams. I would highly recommend them.
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School Smart Stepping Buckets Balance Builders
Stepping Buckets help children to develop balance and coordination, while they step from bucket to bucket. 6 Stepping Buckets, each measuring 5 x 12 in, are connected by a braided nylon rope to help you or your students make the obstacle course that fits their needs and abilities. It can even be varied each time a student walks the buckets, and the obstacle course can expand up to 11-ft. Each bucket has 1/16 in raised gripping lines on the top for added stability, as well as added confidence for each student that they won't slip off when stepping. Buckets will nest for easy storage, and weigh just 7 lbs. Set includes 6 buckets with two in each color: Red, Yellow and Blue.
- Six brightly colored buckets connected by a braided nylon rope
- Create an 11-foot balancing obstacle course
- Sturdy molded plastic construction holds up to 330 lb
- Buckets nest for easy storage
My Autistic daughter loves them
I bought this product as a more inexpensive alternative to what my daughter's OT therapist was suggesting and after reading the reviews about this and similar other products. (I paid around $30 with taxes as it was almost 50% off when I bought it.) At first and based on previous experiences when it comes to my daughter, I was a little skeptic. She's autistic and a lot is trial and error with her when it comes to certain toys or things that can be used as part of an at-home occupational-therapy or sensory-therapy object. But as soon as these came out of the box, she was curious about them.You may want to show your child the picture from the box, the one of the girl walking on them. Or maybe print out the picture in here. Use them as a visual aid. I had to do that in order for my daughter to understand what they were for. Until I showed her the picture of the girl from the box, she thought they were buckets or stools. She would either sit on them, or turn them upside down and use them as buckets, trying to figure out why they were tied up with ropes. I don't think they can hold an adult's weight; otherwise, I would have shown her myself how to use them. But they certainly look sturdy enough for a child her size; even bigger and heavier.These buckets are very bright and colourful, which is something I also look for when picking up certain toys and OT equipment for my daughter. It helps with her sensory processing.Speaking of Sensory Processing Disorder, I saw reviews saying how some children with SPD may not tolerate the surface of these buckets. Yes, they do have some slight bumps on them to prevent slippery situations. (They are a bit smaller than a U.S. nickel.) And while my daughter does not like to wear shoes due to her SPD, it didn't seem to affect her at all since she was stepping all over them as soon as she was able to figure out what they were for. Nevertheless, SPD is different for everybody and these might feel harder on some other little feet.In summary, if your child is like mine and you have been asked by your child's occupational therapist to get something to help them work on their core balance, these can get the job done for a fraction of the cost of fancy balance beams. I would highly recommend them.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2018
I bought this product as a more inexpensive alternative to what my daughter's OT therapist was suggesting and after reading the reviews about this and similar other products. (I paid around $30 with taxes as it was almost 50% off when I bought it.) At first and based on previous experiences when it comes to my daughter, I was a little skeptic. She's autistic and a lot is trial and error with her when it comes to certain toys or things that can be used as part of an at-home occupational-therapy or sensory-therapy object. But as soon as these came out of the box, she was curious about them.
You may want to show your child the picture from the box, the one of the girl walking on them. Or maybe print out the picture in here. Use them as a visual aid. I had to do that in order for my daughter to understand what they were for. Until I showed her the picture of the girl from the box, she thought they were buckets or stools. She would either sit on them, or turn them upside down and use them as buckets, trying to figure out why they were tied up with ropes. I don't think they can hold an adult's weight; otherwise, I would have shown her myself how to use them. But they certainly look sturdy enough for a child her size; even bigger and heavier.
These buckets are very bright and colourful, which is something I also look for when picking up certain toys and OT equipment for my daughter. It helps with her sensory processing.
Speaking of Sensory Processing Disorder, I saw reviews saying how some children with SPD may not tolerate the surface of these buckets. Yes, they do have some slight bumps on them to prevent slippery situations. (They are a bit smaller than a U.S. nickel.) And while my daughter does not like to wear shoes due to her SPD, it didn't seem to affect her at all since she was stepping all over them as soon as she was able to figure out what they were for. Nevertheless, SPD is different for everybody and these might feel harder on some other little feet.
In summary, if your child is like mine and you have been asked by your child's occupational therapist to get something to help them work on their core balance, these can get the job done for a fraction of the cost of fancy balance beams. I would highly recommend them.
You may want to show your child the picture from the box, the one of the girl walking on them. Or maybe print out the picture in here. Use them as a visual aid. I had to do that in order for my daughter to understand what they were for. Until I showed her the picture of the girl from the box, she thought they were buckets or stools. She would either sit on them, or turn them upside down and use them as buckets, trying to figure out why they were tied up with ropes. I don't think they can hold an adult's weight; otherwise, I would have shown her myself how to use them. But they certainly look sturdy enough for a child her size; even bigger and heavier.
These buckets are very bright and colourful, which is something I also look for when picking up certain toys and OT equipment for my daughter. It helps with her sensory processing.
Speaking of Sensory Processing Disorder, I saw reviews saying how some children with SPD may not tolerate the surface of these buckets. Yes, they do have some slight bumps on them to prevent slippery situations. (They are a bit smaller than a U.S. nickel.) And while my daughter does not like to wear shoes due to her SPD, it didn't seem to affect her at all since she was stepping all over them as soon as she was able to figure out what they were for. Nevertheless, SPD is different for everybody and these might feel harder on some other little feet.
In summary, if your child is like mine and you have been asked by your child's occupational therapist to get something to help them work on their core balance, these can get the job done for a fraction of the cost of fancy balance beams. I would highly recommend them.
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