Gross MotorToddlers12 Comments
What can you do with a couple of balloons?
(Ideas are welcome!)
Not to worry – I’ve put together a list of 30 things to do with balloons!
A favorite of ours is balloon badminton!
I blew up a couple balloons and the first thing we did was play Balloon Badminton!
I put together two ‘rackets’ with paper plates and plastic forks taped to the back of the paper plate.
You could use paint stir sticks, paper towel holders, or anything long and sturdy! (and staple them instead of using scotch tape!)
We didn’t make it a formal game of Badminton.
If you do, tell me your trick on how to make a toddler or preschooler do that…
Try easier variations of Balloon Badminton:
- Hit the balloon (hand-eye coordination)
- Keep the balloon off the ground (balance/steadiness)
- Hit the balloon back and forth to each other across the play table or other object (team play)
If the weather is cooperating – take this activity outside!
Have you played Balloon Badminton with your toddler?
Share how it went in the comments!
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Star says
Ever since they built a Pickle ball court next to our playground my son has been asking me for the big pancake spatula and taking his ball and hitting it. I think I’ll try the paint stick and paper plate so he’ll stop running into the kitchen. Thanks for the great ideas, as always
Deborah K. Hayford says
In 1997 our second oldest daughter got married, so we had extended family gathered at our home the night before. We set up two stools across the room from each other, strung rope back and forth- to make a “net” and played balloon volleyball. The catch? We had to lay on our backs and not use our hands. Hilarious! And yes, we have a large, carpeted family room.
cheryl ann says
I love these ideas, i’m a new youth assitant, and have to come up with ideas :) thanks for allowing me to share, i cant wait to use/do some of these with the kids
Jamie Reimer says
Thanks.
Marcy says
That is such a creative idea!
:)
Marcy
Lindsay says
Love those smiles :-) What a fun activity. We will have to add in the paddle sometime.. we usually just use our hands and feet :-)