Dual Step

The Gymnastics Direct Dual Step is an essential piece of soft play equipment for any daycare centre, kindergarten, preschool, or early learning environment. Designed to build gross motor skills, confidence, independence, and physical coordination in young children, the Dual Step encourages toddlers and early learners to climb, step up, and navigate their bodies through space in a safe, structured, and engaging way.

Climbing is one of the most fundamental movement activities in early childhood development. When children climb, they are not just having fun — they are building core strength, developing balance and coordination, improving spatial awareness, and learning to assess and manage risk in a supported environment. The Dual Step provides the perfect platform for all of this, with two graduated steps that challenge children at an age-appropriate level while remaining safe and accessible for even the youngest participants in your early learning program.

About this product...

• PVC and sponge foam construction — soft and safe against little bodies while being robust enough for the daily demands of a busy childcare or early learning setting
• Sturdy and stable at 16kg — solid and secure during use, giving educators and children confidence at all times
• Wipe-clean PVC surface — wipes down quickly and easily, meeting the hygiene standards required in any early learning environment
• Versatile standalone or circuit piece — equally at home as a standalone stepping challenge or as part of a larger kindy gym obstacle course or movement circuit
• Pairs with the Gymnastics Direct Single Step — creates a progressive stepping challenge that grows with your children's confidence and ability
• A long-lasting investment — one piece of equipment that continues to serve your program as children develop and progress

Looking for activity ideas? Check out our blog for tips on how to incorporate the Dual Step and other soft play equipment into your early learning movement program.

Dimensions: 120cm x 60cm x 60cm
Weight: 16kg
Construction: PVC and sponge foam

Frequently Asked Questions

What age is the Dual Step suitable for?

The Dual Step is ideal for toddlers and young children in daycare centres, kindergartens, preschools, and early learning environments. Its dual-step design offers a safe and achievable physical challenge for children from confident toddlers through to early primary school age.

What gross motor skills does the Dual Step help develop?

Climbing and stepping activities using the Dual Step support the development of gross motor skills including balance, coordination, core strength, spatial awareness, leg strength, and body control. Regular use also builds confidence and independence as children learn to navigate the steps on their own — important milestones in early childhood physical and emotional development.

How can the Dual Step be used in a daycare or early learning setting?

The Dual Step is incredibly versatile. It can be used as a standalone climbing and stepping challenge, incorporated into a kindy gym obstacle course or movement circuit, or paired with the Gymnastics Direct Single Step to create a progressive stepping sequence that grows with your children's abilities.

What is the Dual Step made from?

The Dual Step is constructed from sponge foam with a PVC outer cover. It’s soft and safe for young children while being durable enough for repeated daily use in a busy daycare centre, preschool, or early learning environment.

How easy is it to clean the Dual Step?

The smooth PVC surface is wipe-clean, making it quick and simple to sanitise between uses. 

Is the Dual Step safe for toddlers?

Yes. The soft PVC and sponge foam construction is gentle on little bodies, and the stable, wide base provides a secure platform for climbing. As with all soft play equipment, adult supervision is recommended during use.

Does the Dual Step require assembly?

No. The Dual Step arrives ready to use straight out of the box.