Single Step

The Gymnastics Direct Single Step is a versatile and essential piece of soft play equipment for any daycare centre, kindergarten, preschool, or early learning environment. Designed to support gross motor skill development, confidence, independence, and physical coordination in young children, the Single Step encourages toddlers and early learners to climb, jump, crawl, and explore their movement capabilities in a safe and engaging way.

Simple in design but powerful in impact, the Single Step introduces young children to the fundamental physical challenge of stepping up and over; one of the earliest and most important gross motor milestones in early childhood development. Every time a child approaches, climbs, and dismounts the Single Step, they are building leg strength, core stability, balance, coordination, and body awareness. Equally importantly, they are building the confidence and independence that comes from conquering a physical challenge on their own terms.

About this product...

• Versatile standalone piece — works brilliantly in any indoor soft play area, movement corner, or kindy gym setup
• Perfect entry-level companion to the Gymnastics Direct Dual Step — start children on the Single Step, then progress them to the Dual Step as their confidence and ability grows
• Creates a natural progressive movement pathway — together with the Dual Step, keeps children challenged and engaged as their skills develop
• 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
• Lightweight at just 8kg — easy for educators to reposition and incorporate into different activity setups throughout the day
• Wipe-clean PVC surface — wipes down quickly and easily, meeting the hygiene standards required in any early learning environment

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

Dimensions: 84cm x 61cm x 53cm
Weight: 8kg
Construction: PVC and sponge foam

Frequently Asked Questions

What age is the Single Step suitable for?

The Single Step is ideal for toddlers and young children in daycare centres, kindergartens, preschools, and early learning environments. Its single-step design makes it a safe and achievable physical challenge for even the youngest and least confident movers, right through to more capable early primary school-aged children.

What gross motor skills does the Single Step help develop?

Using the Single Step supports the development of gross motor skills including balance, coordination, leg strength, core stability, spatial awareness, and body control. Climbing, jumping from, and crawling over the step also builds confidence and independence — important milestones in early childhood physical and emotional development. The multi-sensory nature of the activity encourages children to use sight, touch, and proprioception (body awareness) together, supporting holistic development.

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

The Single Step is highly versatile. It can be used as a standalone climbing and jumping challenge, incorporated into a kindy gym obstacle course or movement circuit, or used alongside the Gymnastics Direct Dual Step to create a progressive stepping sequence. Its lightweight design also makes it easy for educators to reposition and reconfigure throughout the day to keep activities fresh and engaging.

What is the difference between the Single Step and the Dual Step?

The Single Step features one step and is the ideal starting point for younger or less confident children who are just beginning to develop their climbing and stepping skills. The Dual Step features two graduated steps and provides a greater physical challenge, making it the natural progression once children have built confidence on the Single Step. Many early learning centres stock both to cater to a range of ages and ability levels.

What is the Single Step made from?

The Single 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 Single Step?

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

Is the Single Step safe for toddlers?

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

Does the Single Step require assembly?

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