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A simple seesaw or teeter-totter like this is fun and helps disabled children gain
balance. The one in the photo was made by putting a pole in the crotch of a mango tree.
Rocker supports for a seesaw
can be made in many ways.
Some sort of blocking
is needed to keep pole
from sliding or rolling.
rubber
crutch
tips to
keep from
bumping
head
One way to prevent
rolling and rotating is
to pass a metal pipe
through the pole.
One end of this seesaw has an enclosed
seat for a disabled child. Space is
left behind the seat for an able-
bodied child to sit and protect the
disabled child.
Here are some other ideas for seesaws.
strap to hold
in child
On the other end
a wooden donkey
head adds fun.
piece of tire
turned inside out
band cut from
inner tube to
hold child in
seat
half of plastic
bucket
old 55 gallon
drum
PRECAUTIONS
1. To avoid accidents, be sure the pole for the seesaw is strong enough. Test it every
few weeks by having 2 adults put their full weight on the ends of the pole.
2. To avoid coming down too hard, put old tires under the ends of the seesaw (see p. 425).
3. Make sure the seesaw will not roll lengthwise or sideways (see above).
For another seesaw idea, see p. 425.
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