Rockin’ Balloon Activities for Learning and Play

The balloon seems like a simple enough invention. But if you think a balloon’s usefulness ends in the party decoration department, you’d be wrong!

Don’t miss out on these wonderful ways to learn and play with balloons! Get the body and the brain engaged with these balloon activities for learning and play!

Gross Motor

Water Balloon Stomp – by Sunny Day Family

Balloon Tennis – by Little Bins for Little Hands

Animal Balloon Herding – by Adventures of Adam

Water Balloon Games for Kids – by Proverbial Homemaker

Number Recognition Game – by Danya Banya

Balloon Yoyo – by What Do We Do All Day

 

Science

Static Science Balloon Pepper Beard – by Go Science Kids

Pop Rock Balloons – by A Little Pinch of Perfect

Make Your Own Bazzoon Phone – by Planet Smarty Pants

Static Electricity Butterfly Experiments – by I Heart Crafty Things

Balloon Rockets – by the Joys of Boys

Easy Preschool Balloon Science – by Preschool Powol Packets

Balloon Baking Soda & Vinegar Experiment  – by Little Bins for Little Hands

Balloon Boats – by Life with Moore Babies

 

More Play and Learning Ideas

Practice Sight Words with Balloons – by Sugar Aunts

Squishy Squashy Sensory Balloon Games – by Mosswood Connections

Teaching Emotions Balloons Activity – by ArtsCrackers

Water Bead Balloon Hand Strengthening – by Best Toys 4 Toddlers

Great Day for Up Reading Game – by Growing Book by Book

Simple Texture Balloons for Tactile Sensory Play – by Little Bins for Little Hands