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The Balloon Body Bop

Steps:

Blow up a balloon and tie it securely.
Tap the balloon into the air to show your child how it floats.
Call out a body part like Hand and help them tap it.
Try a harder part like Knee or Head to keep the balloon up.
See how many times they can tap it before it hits the floor.

Safety Tip:
Adult supervision is always required when playing with balloons. Balloons and broken pieces are a serious choking hazard. Dispose of any popped pieces immediately to keep your child safe.

Sitting Balloon Soccer

Steps:

Tape a large square on a clear wall to be the ‘soccer goal.’
Blow up a balloon and tie it securely for your child.
Have your child sit on a rug and lean back on their hands for support.
Challenge them to lift their feet and keep the balloon in the air.
Ask them to kick the balloon toward the masking tape goal.
See how many goals they can score in one minute!

Safety Tip:
Always supervise your child during play to prevent bumps or falls. Pick up broken balloon pieces immediately.

The Heavy Balloon Balance Walk

Steps:

Blow up a balloon and tie it for your child.
Use masking tape to create a long, straight path on the floor.
Ask your child to stand at the start of the line.
Have them hold the balloon in front of them with both hands.
Place one bean bag on top of the balloon.
Challenge them to walk along the tape line.
They must keep the bean bag from sliding off the balloon!
If the bag falls, they should stop, reset, and try again.

Safety Tip:
Ensure the walking path is clear of furniture and trip hazards to prevent falls while your child is looking at the balloon.

Balloon Haircut Day

Steps:

Blow up a balloon and tie it securely.
Draw a funny face on the balloon using markers.
Cut several long pieces of yarn hair.
Tape the yarn hair to the top of the balloon.
Secure the balloon to a wall or door using masking tape at your child’s chest height.
Encourage your child to use safety scissors to trim the yarn hair.

Safety Tip:
Always supervise your child while they are using scissors. If the balloon pops, pick up the pieces immediately. Broken balloon pieces are a choking hazard.

Balloon Waddle Race

Steps:

Use masking tape to make a straight path on a smooth floor.
Blow up a balloon and tie it for your child.
Ask your child to stand at one end of the path.
Place the balloon between their knees.
They must squeeze it to keep it in place.
Have them walk along the tape line to the finish.
If the balloon drops, they should reset and try again!

Safety Tip:
Always supervise children around balloons. Broken balloon pieces are a choking hazard. If a balloon pops, pick up the pieces immediately.