Thursday, April 11, 2013

Build a Backyard Balance Beam DIY Tutorial

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Littlest wanted a balance beam in a big way. They cost hundreds of dollars! You can buy a mat to practice on, but its just not as much fun as wobbling your way along a narrow board. 

Voila! The 15 minute home balance beam. It's not high off the ground, however nor is it padded or super-safe. It's just a simple homemade toy - no guarantees for your child's safety if you copy this!

Kevin ran out and picked up an 8 foot long  4x4. I think they are used for fencing. It costs under $10. He sawed two equal "feet" out of scrap wood. He & Danielle nailed them on.  A few minutes later she was dancing her way along her own balance beam that she helped build herself.
 
 


Okay, so maybe shoes would have been more useful safety gear than ear protection... 
 


 
For a more professional home built balance beam please go to JUST A GIRL.

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