Happy kids come from active playtime
Research shows that free movement develops children's motor skills, enhances learning and problem-solving, and builds confidence.
According to the World Health Organization, 80% of children worldwide don’t get the minimum recommended amount of physical activity.
We’re here to change that.
Pioneering a new era of playful movement for all
Growing up in a family of educators, co-founder Stephan Schenk sought a way to help children move more at school.
The original idea was to build an adjustable, dynamic chair. When Stephan presented prototypes to kids, he saw they did much more than sit!
They built towers, created obstacle courses, sorted colors, and found endless ways to create movement.
After 2+ years of designing in collaboration with teachers, child development specialists, and movement experts, Stapelstein® was born in 2018. And with it, a new (omitted toy)category of open-ended play.
To date, over 800,000 children and families have used Stapelstein® to foster curiosity, individuality, and well-being through playful movement.
“Rather than trying to prescribe children’s path, development, and interests, we aim to inspire them to find their own way within a changing world. We strive to make well-being, through playful movement, a core design feature in everyday life.”
– Stephan Schenk Co-founder and designer
Thoughtfully designed to spark movement and play
Because Stapelstein® elements don’t need to be hidden away, they invite everyone to engage in gross motor play at home, anytime.
Purpose over profit
As a values-driven, steward-owned company, all sales are reinvested in product development or donated to children’s research initiatives – not used for personal gain. By choosing Stapelstein®, you’re investing in a more child-friendly future.
Children’s safety and privacy are our top priorities, which is why you’ll never see kids’ faces in our marketing.
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