Balloon sensory play - Arts, Crafts and DIY

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Once the balloons are full of water the sequins and glitter will float around similar to a snow globe. If they break there is no harm it’s only fun!

Material

1 Pack of balloons (small water or large)
1 Pack of sequins
1 Tub of glitter
1 Funnel

Method

Open up your packets of balloons, sequins and glitter. For easier play organise them into small bowls or trays.
Take your funnel and put the balloon over the end. Have your children choose glitter and sequins of their choice and put in the funnel.
Once filled to the child's desire with glitter/sequins fill the balloon up with water.
Enjoy watching your children play with the balloons!

Notes

For extra engagement you can freeze the balloons and give your kids some plastic tools to chip away or play with the round frozen bubble until it melts. We have also filled balloons up with other balloons which created some giggles.

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54 Comments

- - Frankiielot said
  - 30 Apr 2023
    7:06 pm
What a great idea!
We Love glitter and sequins. I think the kids would have so much fun playing with these.

- - sisterhood27 said
  - 29 Dec 2021
    7:33 pm
Love this except I really hate Glitter maybe I will try confetti instead

- - mom19782016 said
  - 17 Oct 2020
    4:57 pm
Oh that is a different idea!

- - Jbuttxx said
  - 16 Dec 2019
    4:28 am
This is so amazing and creative. We are going to have to try

- - Krystal said
  - 03 Sep 2019
    2:45 am
My little one loves shiny sparkly things so this is going to be fun.

- - mom129591 said
  - 26 Aug 2019
    8:20 pm
A really wonderful idea! Thank you so much.

- - MrsA said
  - 23 Mar 2019
    8:02 am
This is such a great idea. I think both of my little ones would enjoy this very much.

- - mom19782016 said
  - 12 Mar 2019
    2:41 pm
lots of fun especially for a rainy day in the bathtub!

- - mom325275 said
  - 30 Nov 2018
    11:50 pm
Thanks for sharing this is a great idea

- - mom81879 said
  - 22 Jun 2018
    3:29 pm
Balloons can be used for so many fun things, I find new ones all the time

- - kjgarner said
  - 20 Jun 2018
    2:18 pm
Great idea that can be used over and over again

- - mom111059 said
  - 20 Nov 2017
    11:15 am
Great idea. Thank you for sharing. Kids would have lots of fun with this project.

- - mom266216 said
  - 20 Oct 2017
    7:06 pm
good idea for party and fun to do with kids.

- - mom140882 said
  - 25 Jun 2017
    1:03 am
Some GREAT holiday fun for my boys so glad I seen this!

- - mom199864 said
  - 24 Sep 2016
    6:03 pm
This looks like some fun for the school holidays, thank you

- - mom111059 said
  - 12 Aug 2016
    8:23 pm
This looks like most kids would love it. Thanks for the idea

- - mom165744 said
  - 31 May 2016
    11:38 pm
My kids would love this

- - mom172741 said
  - 27 May 2016
    4:04 pm
This looks like so much fun!

- - catchick56 said
  - 21 May 2016
    3:54 pm
Ah my son loves balloons, what a great way for different play! Might try this at his bday party tomorrow.
- kjgarner replied
  
  21 Jun 2018 , 10:36 pm
  Great idea for Birthday’s or just to play around
- - nealsq said
  - 21 May 2016
    2:11 pm
my boys would love this one!!