Diy Outdoor Balance Beam

Wash the entire surface area of each wood piece.

Diy outdoor balance beam. 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. Use sticks and twigs to make a balance beam in the grass. I read an article at balanced and barefoot about the importance of getting the kids moving and why they fidget. Making the beam 1.

Skip the chalk and make a balance beam with the cracks that are already in the sidewalk or driveway. Now you will assemble the base of the beam. 1 piece uncut 1 piece cut in 2 pieces of 2 4 pieces of 10. 4 pieces of 7 4 1 wood 3 yards soft padding.

Diy balance beams instead i came up with the idea to make a balance beam for my little gymnastic girls. Artoflifer kids indoor and outdoor balance beam balance blocks gym toys for kids promote balance strength coordination toddler obstacle course floor games for kids preschool learning toy 4 0 out of 5 stars 29. To build the balance beam you will need six 8 foot 2. 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.

Keep the small remaining piece. Next build the balance beam base. Keep the small remaining piece. I used deck screws for this because they eliminate the need.

Remember to measure twice and cut once. Making a balance beam. For the legs we used 2 4 s. Professional balance beams are manufactured using a variety of synthetic material in addition to wood.

I was so happy to take my plans to menards and find out that all of these materials only cost 30. Use soap water and a washcloth sponge or coarse brush to scrub the. Use this beam at no real risk of you toddler falling and getting hurt. 2 4x4x8 wood 1 piece uncut 1 piece cut in 2 pieces of 2 4 pieces of 10.

Begin by making your lumber cuts using your miter saw. Safety gloves glasses miter saw jigsaw chalk line tape measure spirit level carpentry pencil drill machinery and drill bits. Purchase the required lumber from your local hardware supplier. Generally a professional beam is approximately 16 feet long 4 inches.

Glue the six 8 feet 2 4 m wood. I purchased an outdoor sponge padding.