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30 Ways to Play with Balloons

A while ago, Henry and I had a little Balloon Extravaganza.

Balloons are a blast! Get them out all year round!

Since then, I’ve been on the lookout for fun ways to play with balloons.

Here are 30 Ways to Play with Balloons:

Through activities, art, experiments, and crafts!

 

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balloon activities :

A Mom with a Lesson Plan
Let’s Explore
Ways to Play with Balloons Ways to Play with Balloons
{Share and Remember}
hands on : as we grow
Ways to Play with Balloons Ways to Play with Balloons
hands on : as we grow
Tinkerlab
Balloon Activities
My Kids Make
mini-eco

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balloon art :

Jada Roo Can Do
Irresistible Ideas
for Play Based Learning
Balloon Crafts
hands on : as we grow
cows go moo ducks go quack
Balloon Crafts Balloon Crafts
Deflated Drawings:
Paint on the Ceiling

 

MomDaze
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balloon experiments :
Balloon Activities
Almost Unschoolers
Almost Unschoolers
Balloon Activities Balloon Activities
Homeschool Creations
I Can Teach My Child
Balloon Activities Balloon Activities
Delightful Learning
A Little Learning for Two
Irresistible Ideas for
Play Based Learning
Almost Unschoolers
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balloon crafts :
Balloon Crafts for Kids
Me and My Insanity
Family Chic
Balloon Crafts for Kids Balloon Crafts for Kids
Strong Start

 

hands on : as we grow

 

Balloon Crafts for Kids Balloon Crafts for Kids
The Imagination Tree
The Chocolate Muffin Tree
Balloon Crafts for Kids Balloon Crafts for Kids
Quirky Momma
Ruffled

 

What have you done with balloons?
Do you have balloons out without having an occasion?

More collections of play ideas!

About Jamie Reimer

Jamie Reimer is a former marketing manager turned stay at home mom of three boys. Being home with the boys opened opportunities for Jamie to learn to be hands on alongside them learning to play through their childhood. Follow Jamie on and Pinterest!

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  1. 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

  2. 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! ;-)

  3. 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!

  4. Messy Kids says:

    Fantastic list! Thanks for putting this together!

  5. 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.

  6. Jill @ A Mom With A Lesson Plan says:

    What a great list! Thanks for the link=)

  7. Sweet Craft Cakes says:

    Wow, this is great thanks for sharing! Smiles~ Noelle

  8. 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

  9. Wonderful list! Perfect to try during summer vacation! Any craft with balloons is a hit @our home. Our living room is often filled with balloons

    Balloon activities from my blog

    http://creativitymypassion.blogspot.com/2011/05/lots-of-dots-book-balloon-and-q-tip.html

    http://creativitymypassion.blogspot.com/2011/03/march-read-along-lots-of-balloons.html

  10. Art For Little Hands says:

    Awesome ideas here. I have this bookmarked now! Thanks.

    I have tagged you in this campaign:
    http://www.art4littlehands.com/2011/05/self-portrait-for-cause-no-child-is.html

  11. becky@ MyKidsMake says:

    fun!!! who knew you could do so many things with a balloon! thanks for listing our Countdown Calendar in your list!!

  12. 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!

  13. 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!

  14. 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
    Happy Mamorial Day

  15. 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.

    http://jen-peacefulparenting.blogspot.com/2011/09/celebrating-100-posts-with-20.html

    Thanks for the great post!

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  17. 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!