{"product_id":"pediatric-ot-tools-rings-and-cones-bean-bags-fun-activity-at-home","title":"Gross Motor Activity Set — Rings, Cones \u0026 Bean Bags | Pediatric OT Tools","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.stp-product{font-family:'Manrope',-apple-system,sans-serif;color:#1A1F1D;line-height:1.7;font-size:1.0625rem}\n.stp-product *{box-sizing:border-box}\n.stp-product h2,.stp-product h3{font-family:'Fraunces',Georgia,serif;font-weight:500;color:#1A4D45;letter-spacing:-0.015em;line-height:1.25}\n.stp-product h2{font-size:1.5rem;margin:2.5rem 0 .75rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #E0D7C5}\n.stp-product h2:first-of-type{padding-top:0;border-top:0;margin-top:1rem}\n.stp-product h3{font-size:1.1875rem;margin:1.75rem 0 .5rem}\n.stp-product p{margin:0 0 1rem}\n.stp-product ul,.stp-product ol{padding-left:1.25rem;margin:0 0 1.25rem}\n.stp-product li{margin-bottom:.5rem}\n.stp-product a{color:#1A4D45;font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:2px}\n.stp-product a:hover{color:#C8553D}\n.stp-product .stp-hook{font-family:'Fraunces',Georgia,serif;font-size:1.25rem;line-height:1.45;color:#1A4D45;font-weight:500;font-style:italic;border-left:3px solid #C8553D;padding:0 0 0 1rem;margin:0 0 1.5rem}\n.stp-product .stp-story{background:#FAFAF7;border:1px solid #E0D7C5;border-radius:12px;padding:1.5rem 1.75rem;margin:0 0 1.75rem}\n.stp-product .stp-story p{font-family:'Fraunces',Georgia,serif;font-style:italic;color:#1A1F1D;margin:0 0 .85rem}\n.stp-product .stp-story p:last-child{margin-bottom:0}\n.stp-product .stp-direct-answer{background:#FAFAF7;border:1px solid #E0D7C5;border-radius:12px;padding:1.25rem 1.5rem;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.7;margin-bottom:1.5rem}\n.stp-product .stp-earls-note{background:#F5EFE6;border-left:4px solid #1A4D45;border-radius:0 12px 12px 0;padding:1.5rem;margin:2rem 0}\n.stp-product .stp-earls-note-header{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;margin-bottom:.875rem}\n.stp-product .stp-earls-avatar{width:48px;height:48px;border-radius:50%;background:#A8C0B5;color:#1A4D45;font-family:'Fraunces',serif;font-size:1.25rem;font-weight:600;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;flex-shrink:0}\n.stp-product .stp-earls-name{font-family:'Fraunces',serif;font-size:1.0625rem;color:#1A4D45;margin:0;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2}\n.stp-product .stp-earls-cred{font-size:.75rem;color:#6B7572;margin:.125rem 0 0}\n.stp-product .stp-earls-body{font-family:'Fraunces',Georgia,serif;font-style:italic;font-size:1.0625rem;line-height:1.6;margin:0;padding:0;border:none;color:#1A1F1D}\n.stp-product .stp-faq-item{border-bottom:1px solid #E0D7C5;padding:1rem 0}\n.stp-product .stp-faq-item[open] .stp-faq-q:after{transform:rotate(45deg)}\n.stp-product .stp-faq-q{font-family:'Fraunces',serif;font-size:1.0625rem;font-weight:500;color:#1A4D45;cursor:pointer;list-style:none;position:relative;padding-right:32px;line-height:1.35}\n.stp-product .stp-faq-q::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}\n.stp-product .stp-faq-q:after{content:\"+\";position:absolute;right:0;top:-2px;font-size:1.375rem;color:#C8553D;transition:transform .2s ease;font-weight:300;line-height:1}\n.stp-product .stp-faq-a{padding:.75rem 0 .25rem;font-size:.9375rem;line-height:1.65}\n.stp-product .stp-cta-block{background:#1A4D45;color:#F5EFE6;border-radius:14px;padding:1.75rem;margin-top:2.5rem;text-align:center}\n.stp-product .stp-cta-block h3{color:#F5EFE6;font-family:'Fraunces',serif;font-size:1.25rem;margin:0 0 .5rem}\n.stp-product .stp-cta-block p{color:#A8C0B5;font-size:.9375rem;margin:0 0 1.25rem}\n.stp-product .stp-btn{display:inline-block;background:#C8553D;color:#fff;padding:12px 24px;border-radius:999px;font-weight:600;text-decoration:none;font-size:.9375rem}\n.stp-product .stp-btn:hover{background:#A8412B;color:#fff}\n.stp-product .stp-safety{background:#FFF7ED;border-left:3px solid #D4A574;padding:1rem 1.25rem;border-radius:0 8px 8px 0;font-size:.9375rem;margin:1rem 0}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stp-product\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"stp-hook\"\u003eA backyard-ready set that turns tossing, catching, and obstacle courses into gross motor and coordination practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"stp-story\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn OT sessions, this is one of the most common patterns I see: a child comes in after school so full of energy he's climbing furniture within minutes of walking through the door. Sitting down for a snack isn't an option — his whole body needs to move first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParents often describe it as their child needing to move his whole body before anything else works. What looks like extra energy is often proprioceptive and vestibular input the nervous system needs before it can settle into calmer tasks like homework or dinner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"stp-direct-answer\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is this activity set, and how does it help kids?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 3-in-1 set of rings, cones, and bean bags gives kids the raw materials to build obstacle courses, toss-and-catch games, and backyard challenges that channel big energy into purposeful movement. That kind of gross motor play delivers the proprioceptive and vestibular input many kids need to organize their bodies before they can sit still and focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho this helps\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKids who need a structured, physical outlet for high energy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKids building coordination, balance, and motor planning skills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKids practicing following multi-step directions through games\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSiblings or groups who play better with a shared activity to organize around\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSensory systems supported\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProprioceptive (jumping, stepping, carrying)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVestibular (balance and movement through space)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGross motor coordination and motor planning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisual-motor skills (tossing and catching)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003caside class=\"stp-earls-note\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stp-earls-note-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stp-earls-avatar\"\u003eEM\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"stp-earls-name\"\u003eEarl Mamaril, MS, OTR\/L\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"stp-earls-cred\"\u003eFounder, Sensory Therapy Place\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"stp-earls-body\"\u003e\"Obstacle courses are one of my favorite home tools because they do two things at once — they give a child's body the movement it's asking for, and they build motor planning by asking the brain to sequence a series of steps in order. That combination is hard to get from screen time or sitting still.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/aside\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLay the rings and cones out as a path to walk, hop, or crawl through.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStack cones as toss targets and use the bean bags for aim and catch practice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombine pieces into a timed obstacle course for extra motivation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGive your child multi-step directions to follow through the course (\"jump the rings, then toss a bean bag into the cone\").\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotate the layout regularly to keep the challenge fresh.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3-in-1 activity set:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 rings (5\"), 12 bean bags (2.5\"), and 6 cones (9\") with a storage bag — more pieces than most comparable sets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDurable materials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bean bags are stitched with strong seams and polyester fabric; cones are flexible and bounce back into shape if stepped on or squeezed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-purpose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Set up an obstacle course, practice tossing and catching, or use for backyard games — great for building gross motor skills, coordination, and following multi-step directions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"stp-safety\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafety note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best used with adult supervision, indoors or out, in a play area cleared of hazards. The small rings and bean bags are not intended for children who still mouth toys.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"stp-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"stp-faq-q\"\u003eWhat age range is this set best for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stp-faq-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe set works well for preschool through elementary-age kids, and the difficulty scales easily — simple ring toss for younger kids, timed obstacle courses for older ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"stp-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"stp-faq-q\"\u003eIs this meant for indoor or outdoor use?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stp-faq-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth. The pieces are lightweight and durable enough for backyard play, and compact enough to set up an obstacle course indoors on a rainy day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"stp-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"stp-faq-q\"\u003eHow does this build motor planning?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stp-faq-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollowing a multi-step course — jump here, toss there, crawl through this — asks the brain to plan and sequence movements in order, which is exactly what motor planning practice looks like.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn practice, this is what we typically see once a family adds it to the routine: a 15-minute obstacle course before homework, and kids sit down to work calmer and more focused.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"stp-cta-block\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNot sure what your child's nervous system needs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn OT evaluation can pinpoint exactly which sensory tools and strategies will help your child the most.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/pediatric-occupational-therapy\" class=\"stp-btn\"\u003eSchedule an OT Consultation\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sensory Therapy Place","offers":[{"title":"n\/a","offer_id":49728268173464,"sku":"B089PVVKT5","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/7829\/5960\/files\/02deaccd4676bef3c36c222fb37c.jpg?v=1787368033","url":"https:\/\/www.sensorytherapyplace.com\/products\/pediatric-ot-tools-rings-and-cones-bean-bags-fun-activity-at-home","provider":"Sensory Therapy Place","version":"1.0","type":"link"}