Balloon Keep-Up
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Description
Tap, hit, and swat a balloon to keep it in the air for as long as possible. Play solo or together, set records, and change the rules to keep it fresh. Works in a small indoor space and burns surprising amounts of energy.
What to prep
- balloon
- play_space
Play guide
- 1Blow up one balloon and tie it off.
- 2Explain the goal: keep the balloon off the ground using any body part - hands, head, elbows, feet.
- 3Start hitting it back and forth or help your child keep it up on their own.
- 4Count how many hits before it touches the ground. Try to beat that number.
- 5Vary the challenge: only use one hand, only use feet, pass it back and forth without letting it touch the ground between you.
Success signals
Your child keeps moving to stay under the balloon. Your child uses different body parts without prompting. Your child wants to beat the previous count or try a new rule
If it's tricky
The balloon drifts out of reach too often: Move to a smaller room or hallway so it stays in play more easily. Child gets frustrated when it touches the ground: Reframe counting as a "together score" rather than a personal score - you're both trying together. The balloon pops and upsets your child: Have a spare inflated, or acknowledge the loud pop and move on quickly.