This multi-use piece was originally developed in Waldorf early childhood classrooms. The movement awakens imagination, strengthens muscles, and promotes the development of balance. Unbox and watch the child's imagination take over. It becomes a slide, a boat, a resting place, a doll bed, a puppet stage, a lemonade stand, a tunnel, and much more! The possibilities are endless-and truly up to them. The rocker encourages open-ended collaborative play amongst pairs and groups of children. When not in use the Wooden Rocker has a warm, lovely presence in any room. The rocker measures 30.5 inches long, 18 inches wide, and 16 inches tall at the highest point. It is 5/8 of an inch thick, allowing it to support 100lbs. The rocker is finished with water-based paint and lacquer; is FSC certified and meets US and EU safety standards.