Diy Outdoor Balance Beam

Use sticks and twigs to make a balance beam in the grass.

Diy outdoor balance beam.

Remember to measure twice and cut once. Make the balance beam lines bend and curve to really challenge balance. However since we are building one for home use or at best for practice we will concentrate on making a beam with a pure wooden base. Next build the balance beam base.

Skip the chalk and make a balance beam with the cracks that are already in the sidewalk or driveway. Glue the six 8 feet 2 4 m wood. This is a simple diy balance beam for toddlers to practice balancing which is a major gross motor skill for every toddler and preschooler to learn. Wash the entire surface area of each wood piece.

Now you will assemble the base of the beam. 4 pieces of 7 4 1 wood 3 yards soft padding. I purchased an outdoor sponge padding. For the legs we used 2 4 s.

Purchase the required lumber from your local hardware supplier. 2 4x4x8 wood 1 piece uncut 1 piece cut in 2 pieces of 2 4 pieces of 10. To create the diy balance beam we took the 4x4x8 foot beam that we had used for the diy shade poles and added some legs. Use a jump rope or long rope to create a balance beam line.

Keep the small remaining piece. I read an article at balanced and barefoot about the importance of getting the kids moving and why they fidget. To build the balance beam you will need six 8 foot 2. Making a balance beam.

I used deck screws for this because they eliminate the need. Diy balance beams instead i came up with the idea to make a balance beam for my little gymnastic girls. Keep the small remaining piece. Safety gloves glasses miter saw jigsaw chalk line tape measure spirit level carpentry pencil drill machinery and drill bits.

Professional balance beams are manufactured using a variety of synthetic material in addition to wood. Begin by making your lumber cuts using your miter saw. Use this beam at no real risk of you toddler falling and getting hurt. Making the beam 1.

1 piece uncut 1 piece cut in 2 pieces of 2 4 pieces of 10. Use soap water and a washcloth sponge or coarse brush to scrub the.