17 Oct FUN BALLOON GAMES FOR KIDS
Whether your kids are having a few friends over, you’re throwing a party, or you’re just looking for a solid boredom buster — balloons are an easy go-to. Our friends from the land down under at Brisbane Kids put together fantastic game ideas, one of which is sure to be the answer to keeping your kids entertained!
Surprise Pop
Blow up lots of balloons, filling some with small lolipops, candies, toys, or notes. Let the kids burst their way (literally) through the balloons to find all the prizes! Once they’re done with the game the small trinkets should keep them interested for a while longer.
Balloon Tennis
Using paper plates and paddle pop sticks, create tennis racquets. Clear a large space, free of tripping hazards or breakables. Blow up a balloon and play a game of indoor tennis, hitting the balloon back and forth with the plate racquets. This is a great game when you have lots of kids, non competitive and just a whole lot of fun!
Protect Your Balloon
Great activity for larger groups of 5 or more. Give each child a balloon and a length of string, approximately a metre long. Have them blow up their balloon, tie it to the string and tie it around their ankle. The aim is to protect their balloon while trying to bust everyone else’s, with the winner being the last balloon standing. Supervision essential.
Balloon Waddle Race
An outdoor game for 2 or more kids. Have them start at the starting line, place a balloon between their knees and race to the finish line without dropping or bursting their balloon. If you have a large group and limited space, the races can be done as relays. You can have a lolly in the balloon as a way to limit any losing upsets.
Pass the Balloon
If you have at least 10 kids, split them into even groups and have them stand in parallel lines, each child approximately half a metre apart. Give the end person an inflated balloon. Once you call start, the teams are to pass the balloon under legs then over the next person’s head until it reaches the first person in the line. The winning team is the first to hold their balloon up at the front of the line.
For all 10 games check out the full article at https://www.brisbanekids.com.au/10-best-balloon-games-kids/