Bouncing Balloons

Balloon play supports scientific observation and motor development.

• Framework: EYFS
• Unit: EYFS Circus
• Learning area: Understanding the World
• Level: EYFS Birth-2

Objectives

• Students will explore how balloons move using different body parts.

Materials

• Inflated balloons
• Space to move

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

Observe and note: sustained engagement, sensory responses, early vocalisations, and attachment behaviours. Document using the Characteristics of Effective Learning framework (Playing and Exploring). Evaluate use of vocabulary and coordination.

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• I Love Books about the Circus
• Clown Dance
• Clown Face Art
• Circus Drawings, I Can Draw!
• Circus Food
• Circus Story Time
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