Balloon Hockey is a game that gets the kids moving and is perfect for a rainy day. Just a few items are needed for fun and feisty play!
You need:
- Balloons (please monitor for safety)
- A long cardboard tube for each child playing; the one shown is from wrapping paper
- A piece of cardboard for each tube that is approximately 8 by 6 inches, or however big you think it needs to be
- Tape – optional, packing tape is shown
- Large box, basket, or anything that will act as the goal
To make the hockey stick, cut two slits, approximately 3 inches long, down the sides of the paper tube:
Slide the piece of card board into the slits:
I put a couple of strips of packing tape along the bottom of the cardboard to make it a bit more sturdy.
Update: I’ve been using this at work and also put a strip of tape across the tube on both sides to secure it to the cardboard.
The game:
Smack the balloons to get them into the goal (which is the box, basket, or bag).
Play!
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Brilliant. My kids will love this.
Thank you for sharing on Kids Get Crafty!
Maggy
Thanks for hosting KGC and visiting Maggy!
My Little Guy will looooove this! We will be doing this for sure
I would love to invite you to link up at our Share It Saturday linky party. We have lots of creative ideas submitted each week and you would fit right in! http://www.sugaraunts.com/2013/02/share-it-saturday-7-and-our-week-in.html
We also are inviting all contributors to join us on our Share It Saturday Group Pinterest page as a collaborator. It is a great way to have your posts seen by new viewers! The link for the Pinterest page is on our post. Hope to see you there!
Colleen at Sugar Aunts
Thank you for the invitation. I’ll pop over and visit you all!
How fun! My kids would have loved this when they were little. You have a very fun blog. Stopped by from SITS.
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What a fun activity! I had to pack the mini sticks and balls away years ago when some of my hockey-loving daycare kids got to the age where they could hurt someone or do some damage with the sticks. This is a great alternative!
Living in Scotland , where the weather can be cold damp; wet at times I’m always looking for inside activities that keep the kids active but my house as intact as possible, lol. Thanks for this idea.
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