Balance Beams

🌟 Outdoor Balancing Beams – 2‑Piece Cedar Set

Encourage children to build confidence, balance, and coordination with this set of two Outdoor Balancing Beams. Crafted from durable Western Red Cedar and designed for open-ended outdoor play, these beams support physical literacy and imaginative construction. Rooted in play-to-learn pedagogy and aligned with Reggio Emilia and Montessori philosophies, this set invites collaborative exploration, movement, and creative spatial design in nature-rich environments.

🔍 Key Features & Learning Benefits

Two 48″ Balancing Beams
The set includes two sturdy 48″ L beams (122 cm) that can be used individually or arranged together for larger obstacle paths. Wide enough for confident toddler and preschool use, these beams promote gross motor development and spatial awareness.

Support for Multiple Children
Engineered with stability and group play in mind, the beams are designed to accommodate several children at once without tipping. This encourages cooperative movement, shared risk-taking, and the development of turn-taking and group rhythm.

Reconfigurable Open-Ended Play
Children are free to move and reposition the beams to create balance paths, zigzags, or linked trails. This flexibility supports loose parts play theory, empowering young learners to construct their own experiences and environments.

Weather-Resistant Cedar Build
Made from North American Western Red Cedar and secured with GRK-certified hardware, the beams are safe, sturdy, and suitable for year-round outdoor use. Naturally rot-resistant and tactile, cedar encourages barefoot sensory play and close engagement with the natural world.

🎯 Who It’s For

This set is ideal for nature-based preschools, Montessori outdoor classrooms, Reggio-inspired programs, and early years environments focused on physical literacy. It supports
gross motor development through crawling, stepping, and balancing
cooperative physical play and negotiation
self-designed play paths that promote agency and creativity

📏 Dimensions & Specs

Beam Length: 48″ (122 cm) each
Beam Width: 3.5″ (9 cm)
Total Set Length: 96″ (244 cm) when aligned end-to-end
Height from Ground: 6.5″ (16 cm)
Material: North American Western Red Cedar with GRK-certified outdoor hardware
Design: Two-beam set with stable feet for multiple-user support
Weight: Approximately 24 lb per beam

💬 Why Educators & Parents Love It

“The beams get used every day! Children create paths, obstacle courses, and games—they collaborate and balance without even realizing they’re building core strength and confidence.”

This beloved outdoor classic is more than a gross motor tool—it’s a flexible, child-driven learning station that empowers movement, independence, and self-expression.