Four Gymnasts Around the Balance Beam

Four young gymnasts are drawn around a balance beam, each in a different pose. At the top, a girl with a ponytail stands on the beam with her arms stretched out to the sides and one leg lifted straight out behind her. On the left, a gymnast in a leotard rises onto her toes with one arm raised overhead and the other bent at her side. Below the beam, a gymnast lies curled in a tight tuck on the mat, holding her knees. On the right, another gymnast does a handstand with her legs pointing straight up and a ponytail hanging down. The beam has angled legs and the mats are drawn along the bottom. Try giving each gymnast a different colored leotard so you can tell the four poses apart, then talk about which ones need balance, flexibility, or strength. The large open shapes work well for crayons or markers, and this free printable suits both younger kids and older ones who like more detail.