Let’s turn your playground into a science lab and see how your body helps you balance! In this activity, you’ll walk across a balance beam (or a line on the ground) in different ways to find out what makes balancing easier or harder. You’ll learn about something called your center of gravity, where your body’s weight is balanced, and how it affects your walk. (Image generated with AI)
A 10–30 minutes craft for ages 3–7, using supplies you likely already have — Balance Beams and Balls.
GlueStick supports kids from setup to cleanup. After they choose a project, we guide them through gathering the supplies, making it, and cleaning up when they're done. We'll even help them share it safely with trusted family and friends.
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Create a free GlueStick account to track supplies and see if you have what you need at a glance. Leave your kids tips about where supplies are stored in your household so they can set up and clean up their creative spaces independently.
Will it be easier to balance with my arms out or by my sides? What if I crouch low or stand up tall? What will happen if I hold something heavy above my head or off to the side? Tell your grown-up your guesses!
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Put things away so your space is tidy for next time.
Check off each supply when it is put away — and any clean-up tips underneath are done too. You might find a fun surprise!
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