Bouncing Balloons

Balloon play supports scientific observation and motor development.

Objectives

Materials

Instructions

1. Let each student try bouncing a balloon with different body parts (elbow, knee, foot).

2. Discuss what makes the balloon go up or down.

3. Encourage counting the number of bounces.

Educator tip

Ask, 'What happens when you use more force? Less force?'

Assessment

Evaluate use of vocabulary and coordination.

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