Indoor Tennis with Balloons

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)
• Craft sticks (2)
• Tape (1 roll)

Pro Tips

→ Use paper plates as rackets
→ Play over a couch "net"
→ Keep the balloon in the air

Safety First

Clear breakable items. Balloons are a choking hazard for under 3s.

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Step-by-Step Instructions

1

Step 1

Tape craft sticks to paper plates to make rackets.

2

Step 2

Blow up a balloon.

3

Step 3

Hit the balloon back and forth with the rackets.

What they are learning

Hand-eye coordination Gross motor skills Turn-taking