Balloon pieces can be chocking hazards for younger children. Always be watchful when using balloons with kids.
Balloon Ball
Divide the children into groups of two. The object of this game is to keep the balloon ball in the air by hitting it with hands. When the balloon hits the floor, that group sits down. Balloons are given to the pair who keep their ball in the air the longest.
Balloon Burst Relay
Divide into teams. Each person blows up his balloon ahead of time and knots it. Place chairs, 1 for each team, about 25-30 feet from a designated line. One person, from each team, stands behind the line, runs to the chair, and bursts the balloon by sitting on it.
Balloon-Cup Relay
Each player blows up his balloon. At the signal, he puts the balloon in the mouth of a paper cup and begin walking toward the goal line. If the balloon drops, he picks it up and replaces it into cup before proceeding.
Balloon Stomp
Give each child a piece of string about 2 feet long. Have them tie one end of the string to their balloon and the other around their right ankle. Ask all children to take their shoes off. The purpose of the game is to stomp other boys and girls balloons while trying to save their own.
The child who still has his balloon at the end of the game wins.
Balloon Volleyball
Tie a string from one side of the room to the other at about chin height. Play volleyball, using a round balloon.
Basket Balloon
Stand 5 feet from the wall. The idea is to hit the wall with the balloon first and have it drop into a basket by the wall. 100 points is awarded each time the balloon goes into the basket.
Balloon Break
Have the children go to an area of the room where balloons are hanging from the ceiling. The children get to choose which balloon they want to break, using a pin. They receive whatever treat is listed on the paper inside their balloon.
Foot Balloon
Divide the children into 2 teams at opposite sides of the room. Have them lay down on the floor. The purpose of the game is to keep the balloon ball in the air by kicking it back and forth with their feet. Each time the balloon hits the floor, a minus point is given to that team.
Hot Balloon
Use a large round balloon, already inflated. This game is played like “Hot Potato”. The children sit in a circle on the floor. While music is playing, the balloon is passed from one to the other. Whoever is holding the balloon when the music stops is out for that round. Variation: Send two balloons around.