Find out what your child needs most right now. Answer 6 quick questions and get a free personalised play plan. The one area where your child is most ready to grow, and the specific Hub programs to match.
Crash Mat
Regular price
$97.30
Sale price
$97.30
Regular price
$139.00
Unit price
Save 30%
Tax included.
Our Crash Mat gives kids a soft landing spot for all that energy. Jumping and crashing into the mat may help your child feel calmer and more ready to play, rest or focus. This versatile mat creates a safe and inviting space for energetic play, from jumping and tumbling to imaginative adventures. Designed to absorb impact, it encourages children to explore and develop their gross motor skills with gusto.
The Crash Mat supports physical confidence and creativity by allowing kids to test their limits and engage in active play without worry. Ideal for home or educational settings, it fosters strength, coordination, and imaginative fun while ensuring safety and durability.
To fill the Crash Mat you'll need around 350 litres of beanbag beans or approximately 7kgs of foam filling. (Not supplied). Crash Mat size is 140x180cm.
Created for ages 1-17
We deliver across Australia using Australia Post services. We can deliver to PO boxes excluding bulky items which will use a courier service. If you order a bulky item, please ensure you provide a street shipping address for the courier to deliver to.
Crash Mat
Regular price
$97.30
Sale price
$97.30
Regular price
$139.00
Unit price
ABOUT THE PRODUCT
Why we love it
We love it because it turns active play into a safe adventure. By cushioning impacts and providing a soft landing, it addresses the common concern of injury during high-energy activities. This makes it perfect for children who are enthusiastic about physical play and need a secure space to explore their gross motor skills. It's especially beneficial for those who might be cautious about jumping or tumbling, offering a supportive environment where they can build confidence and strength while having fun. Ideal for families and educational settings looking to enhance active play and skill development safely.
SKILLS IT CAN HELP WITH
Proprioceptive Regulation
Jumping, rolling, and crashing onto the crash mat provides deep pressure input, which helps children regulate their proprioceptive system. This allows them to better understand their body's position and movement, leading to improved self-regulation and a sense of calm.
Motor Planning
Navigating the crash mat, whether by strategically jumping or planning a safe landing, requires motor planning. Children learn to anticipate movements, adjust their body, and execute actions with intention.
Emotional Regulation
The act of crashing and releasing energy on the crash mat can be a powerful tool for emotional regulation. It allows children to safely express feelings of frustration, excitement, or anxiety.
EVEN MORE
Ways to Play
Active Play Zones:
Create a designated area for jumping, rolling, and tumbling. The crash mat provides a cushioned landing surface, allowing children to explore high-energy movements safely, which helps build gross motor skills and physical confidence.
Imaginative Play:
Use the crash mat as part of obstacle courses or imaginative play scenarios. It can become a "magical land" or "safe haven" where children can practise agility, balance, and coordination while engaging in creative storytelling.
Calm Down Space:
Transform the crash mat into a cosy, quiet space where children can relax and unwind. It can be used for calm-down activities like reading or deep breathing exercises, promoting emotional regulation and relaxation.
WHO WE ARE
Hi, we're The Play Way
We're a team of OTs, speechies and behaviour practitioners, led by Kait, an occupational therapist with 20 years working with families and a mum of four.
Our Play Kits, Hub membership and Ask a Therapist messaging support are all ways we help parents with the hard stuff at home, through play. From sleep and mealtimes to big feelings, language and handwriting.
We're here to help you.
Our Play Kits, Hub membership and Ask a Therapist messaging support are all ways we help parents with the hard stuff at home, through play. From sleep and mealtimes to big feelings, language and handwriting.
We're here to help you.
