Balloon Day / Balloon Games Mix
Balloon Games Mix
A session of balloon tennis, keepy-uppy and balloon rockets keeps children moving and laughing, with a little science mixed in.
How to run it
- Inflate balloons and set up three areas.
- Play balloon tennis with paper plate paddles.
- Run keepy-uppy challenges in pairs.
- Launch balloon rockets on string lines.
- Collect and dispose of popped balloon pieces promptly.
You will need
- balloons
- string
- straws
- paper plates
- craft sticks
- tape
Make it easier or harderUse larger balloons for younger children; older children can measure rocket distances.
SafetyCheck for latex allergies, and pick up popped balloon pieces immediately as they are a choking hazard.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 3, Outcome 4Children develop coordination and explore forces through active play.
Fits these theme days
More like this
After School Quick STEM · Science Week · Science Day +3
Cup Tower Book Challenge
Children engineer a tower from cups and card strong enough to hold a book, testing ideas about balance, load and stable bases.
After School Quick STEM · Science Week · Science Day +2Twisted Paper Loop Magic
Children make a twisted paper loop, predict what will happen when they cut it, then discover the surprising one-sided shape that results.
After School Quick STEM · Science Week · Science Day +3Spaghetti and Tape Tower
Small teams build the tallest free-standing tower they can from dry spaghetti and tape, learning about triangles, bracing and teamwork.
After School Quick STEM · Games Day · Board Games Day +2Number Card Maths Game
Children use a deck of coloured number cards to play quick adding and multiplying games, turning maths practice into friendly competition.