The 10 Best Hopscotch Rugs
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Lakeshore Learning Hopscotch Puzzle Mats These 10 foam mats can be interlocked to create a soft hopscotch grid that little ones can use in the house or outside. They are simple to put together and take apart, so when your youngsters are done playing they can store them away neatly. lakeshorelearning.com
Tumbl Trak Hopscotch Mat If you're looking for something that can be used indoors or outdoors, and will stand the test of time, a polyethylene foam mat covered in 18-ounce vinyl should do the trick. Made by a company that produces high-quality mats for use by professionals, this option is ideal for a preschool or a nursery, as it can withstand heavy use. It's 12 feet long by 3 feet wide, and sports a hopscotch grid on one side and a 4-inch white line for practicing balance beam on the reverse. tumbltrak.com
Editor's Notes
September 21, 2020:
Having an area for kids to expend energy that promotes learning and development is essential in any childcare setting. All of the rugs on our list help youngsters to practice balance and coordination in a fun way, and they can also assist in the teaching of numbers, colors, and even math. They are also a good way to prevent children's tables and chairs from scratching the floor.
The Mohawk Home Black and the Ottomanson Educational CG1243 are both great options for a preschool or day-care environment as they have dark backgrounds that conceal small marks well, and are durable enough to stand up to heavy use. If you have a playschool, or an apartment, on upper floors, the Learning Carpets LC121 might be better suited, as it has a 3-ply felt backing that helps to insulate the sound of little feet jumping up and down.
For a bedroom setting, the Gertmenian Disney Frozen and the Ambesonne Space Themed can create a cute and charming atmosphere for a young prince or princess, or an astronaut, respectively. Both sport circular spaces for the numbers and colorful imagery to excite a child's mind, however the former is quite small and rather thin. Alternatively, if you can't find what you're looking for and aren't married to this classic playground game, there's a wealth of rugs available designed especially for kids.