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Maple Play balance boards and sensory inserts for Stapelstein stepping stones, overhead view on hardwood floor with Grapat loose parts

Best Accessories for Stapelstein Stepping Stones (2026)

Six handcrafted accessories that make your stepping stones go further — more play modes, more learning, more years of use.

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From Maple Board to Sorting Tray: How We Make the Wooden Tray for Grapat Carla & Lola

From Maple Board to Sorting Tray: How We Make the Wooden Tray for Grapat Carla & Lola

Ever wondered what goes into one of our sorting trays? Follow along as we turn a single slab of hard maple into a finished home for a set of Grapat Nins Carla with Mates and a set of Lola, milled, pocketed, sanded, and finished by hand in our Jacksonville workshop.

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The Maple Play Balance Board: Built Different, on Purpose

The Maple Play Balance Board: Built Different, on Purpose

Take a behind-the-scenes look at how every Maple Play balance board is made, from carefully selected plywood to CNC cutting, hand-routed edges, three rounds of sanding, and a protective seal made for real family life. Every step is done with quality, safety, and lasting play in mind.

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Turning drawings into designs

She Drew It. We Built It Together.

When our daughter showed us her drawing, we wanted to bring it to life. So we laser-engraved it onto a handmade balance board and made something she'll play with for years. This is what Maple Play is all about.

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