Balloon Day / Balloon Stamp Painting
Balloon Stamp Painting
Younger children dip small balloons in paint and stamp them onto paper to make bubbly circle patterns.
How to run it
- Inflate small balloons and tie them off.
- Pour paint onto plates.
- Children dip balloons into paint.
- Stamp onto paper to create patterns.
- Turn the prints into flowers, bubbles or creatures once dry.
You will need
- small balloons
- paint
- paper plates
- paper
Make it easier or harderUse one colour for youngest children; others can make a planned picture.
SafetyCheck for latex allergies and collect popped balloon pieces.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 4, Outcome 3Children explore pattern and colour through sensory art.
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