Outdoor balance beam diy

DIY Balance Beam - The Chirping Moms

A good friend of mine approached me about making a balance beam. Seemed easy enough. Glue up some 2×4’s and attach some legs and boom! Balance beam! But as I got into it I began to realize there was going to be a kid jumping up and down on this thing repeatedly, so I wanted it to be sturdy and safe. So this is how I did it.

DIY balance beam

Make a DIY toddler balance beam out of wood. Cheap and easy to make using wood from your local hardware store. Fun for toddlers and younger kids to practice gymnastics at home. #diy #woodcrafts #gymnastics #toddleractivities #cheapdiy #balancebeam

Ever since we went to the circus this spring the cowgirls have wanted a tight rope {yes one way up in the air}...ha ha yeah right, that's not happening {at least one of the cowgirls has received my coordination}. We compromised with a balance beam. They were on board {yay, much safer}. The hubs is such a softy and can't tell the girls no {I on the other hand do it all the time} so he whipped it out in no time {less than a half hour from start to finish} here is a quick photo tutorial of what…

DIY balance beam - like the rug underneath instead of fabric and foam all over the beam.

We spend a lot of time in our back yard. I am always looking for fun outdoor toys. When we are at the park, Maggie & Alex love to walk around the perimeter of the park & "balance" on the ledge. I decided I wanted to try & make them a balance beam for the yard. I was going to just buy a piece of wood, but wanted something a little sturdier & higher off the ground. With my husbands help, we came up with a great balance beam for the girls. He put it all together for them & even spray painted it…

DIY Barefoot Sensory Path

Balance beams can be a critical skill to master for gymnasts of any age. They teach younger students agility and balance while still offering a wide range of challenges for even the most accomplished gymnast. Learning how to make a balance...