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International Day of Peace / Homemade Stress Balls

Homemade Stress Balls

Children fill balloons with flour to make squishy stress balls, then talk about calming strategies.

How to run it

  1. Stretch a balloon over a funnel.
  2. Spoon flour through the funnel until the balloon is about palm-sized.
  3. Squeeze out the air and tie the balloon off.
  4. Draw a face and talk about when to use it to feel calm.

You will need

  • balloons
  • flour
  • funnels
  • spoons
  • permanent markers
Make it easier or harderYounger children can work in pairs; older children can double-balloon for strength.
SafetyCheck for latex and wheat allergies, and supervise closely as burst balloons are a choking hazard.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 3Children make a calming tool and discuss ways to manage strong feelings.

Fits these theme days

International Day of PeaceMindfulness DayMental Health MonthWellbeing WednesdayPamper and Zen DayBalloon Day

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