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There are so many easy ways to play with balloons! Check out these kid pleasing favorites!
Balloons are a blast! We get them out all year round, trying different creative activities and projects.
Balloons are such a huge hit in our house. I’m always on the lookout for fun ways to play with balloons.
To save me (and, well, you) time later, I pulled together over 30 over my absolute favorite go-to ways to play with balloons!
30+ Ways to Play with Balloons for Kids
Balloons can be a ton of fun, but remember to always closely supervise children during balloon play. Balloons are still a choking hazard!
Creative Balloon Activities
Balloons are fun to bounce around, roll, and toss around. Try these cool balloon activities with your kids!
You’ll love these fun free play ideas for kids!
Balloon Art Projects
Balloons are so versatile and stretchy! Which makes them totally amazing when it comes to making cool art projects.
Try these fun art ideas with your kids.
Science Experiments with Balloons
Balloons make the best tools for science experiments! There are tons of cool experiments that use balloons.
Try these fun science experiments with your kids!
Creative Balloon Crafts for Kids
Crafts are such a fun way to play with balloons! We love these creative crafts for kids that all use balloons.
Nervous about getting started with activities? Learn how to do activities with your kids!
Which one will you try together first?
What have you done with balloons? We’d love to check out your creative ideas!
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David John says
Thanks for sharing different ways to play with balloons. Very informative!
Cindy says
I am a nanny, and I love these ideas for the kids I watch. These are amazing. Thank you so much for putting these on here! There are lots of fun indoor games in these. I will definitely use them. :)
Choe, Lee says
First of all, I really luckily find your blog. It’s very very awesome IDEAs!!!!
I’m balloonartist and Mom of 2 girls in republic of Korea.
I have received a request to publish for a magazine about balloon activities for child.
So I’m searching various balloon activities, and find your Ideas.
Do you mind if I refer your ideas for my writing?
I intend to play with your ideas with my girl(28 months baby ^^).
And take photos, write about it(play rules or ways, my opinions).
Certainly, I’ll cite the source of ideas.(your blog!)
I really hope to show your balloon paly ideas to Korean Mommys.
I expect to positive reply from you. ASAP.
Thank you!
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Jen says
Yay! My little guy loves balloons!! These are fabulous ideas!
We have used a funnel to partly fill balloons with things like rice and water, which make interesting shakers and fall to the ground faster than those just filled with air (neat little science experiment). We also have strung a net (sheet between chairs) and played volleyball with the balloon.
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Thanks for the great post!
Darcey says
Wow, these ideas are great! Who knew you could do so much with balloons. I've linked up to your post on my weekly favorites here: http://play2grow.blogspot.com/2011/05/weekly-favorites-for-may-29-2011.html
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Melissa @ The Chocolate Muffin Tree says
I didn't even realize I was in this lineup!!! I was wondering why I was getting hits from your site!
Thanks for making me as part of this Great line up of ways to play with balloons!
The Book Chook says
This is the power of the internet, isn't it Jamie? If I'd brainstormed I would maybe have come up with three or four balloon ideas but you have gathered so many fun and educational activities from across the sites. Great stuff!
becky@ MyKidsMake says
fun!!! who knew you could do so many things with a balloon! thanks for listing our Countdown Calendar in your list!!
Esther says
Wonderful list! Perfect to try during summer vacation! Any craft with balloons is a hit @our home. Our living room is often filled with balloonsBalloon activities from my blog
Sarah says
Okay, I LOVE this post so much!
Balloons just never get old, do they?! We travel. Too much, seriously. EVERY. Single. Time we travel, we take a bag of balloons.
Great for the car/plane (a small one of course).
Fab for the hotel where you just don't have as many toys as home. We fill up the room and I'm sure the housekeeping thinks we are crazy!
And the best part is you don't have to bring them back with you! :)
~Sarah
http://www.ateacheratheart.blogspot.com
Sweet Craft Cakes says
Wow, this is great thanks for sharing! Smiles~ Noelle
Jill @ A Mom With A Lesson Plan says
What a great list! Thanks for the link=)
Stacy@{share and remember} says
Surprised to see my group of kiddos when I clicked on this post! :) Thanks for including me. Fun ideas here. It's a rainy day here so we played with balloons inside today.
Messy Kids says
Fantastic list! Thanks for putting this together!
Michelle says
I second that wow! Makes me want to go out and buy a big bag of balloons in all shapes and sizes! Thanks for including our balloon experiment in your list, too!
Anna @ The Imagination Tree says
WOW! What a seriously impressive bunch of ideas. There are so many original things to try here. I am going to pin it! ;-)
Mom to 2 Posh Lil Divas says
some real fun ideas here! I am going to be doing ladybugs next week so those goop ladybugs look awesome to try! thanks for sharing so many great ideas!
Bernadette – Mom to 2 Posh Lil Divas