Balance is an important motor function skill that is a basic building block and component of gross motor skill development. It helps develop strength and hand-eye coordination. Different components of Nature Playspaces can encourage balance and other motor-skill development.

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Walking path made with sections of trees

Walking path made with sections of trees, also an example of digging

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Elevated walkway with twists and turns

Trees connected by webbing

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Clustering sections of trees

Tire octopus at Assateage State Park

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Elevated tree sections

Hopscotch

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Balance beams

Playground of balancing challenges

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Lily pads made from tree sections

Giant spider web with rope and netting

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