Balloon Tennis

20 mins Ages 4-10 Indoor

A playful, screen-free adventure designed to spark curiosity, sensory exploration, and fine motor skills for kids aged 4 to 10.

Materials Needed

  • • Balloons (2-3)
  • • Paper plates (2)
  • • Popsicle sticks (2)
  • • Tape (1 roll)

Pro Tips

  • → Use a string as a net
  • → Count how many hits in a row
  • → Play teams

Safety First

Clear breakables. Watch for latex allergies.

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Step-by-Step Instructions

1

Step 1

Tape popsicle sticks to paper plates to make rackets.

2

Step 2

Blow up a balloon.

3

Step 3

Hit the balloon back and forth without letting it touch the floor.

What they are learning

Hand-eye coordination Gross motor skills Turn-taking