What you’ll need:
- 1 balloon
- 1 straw
- Yarn (between six and ten feet)
- Tape
Directions:
- Tie one end of the string on the back of a chair or similar item.
- Thread straw onto the string, and attach the loose end of the string to another chair.
- Inflate the balloon, but don’t tie it!
- Tape untied balloon to straw and get ready to for action!
This activity is great for practicing phrases like “ready, set, go!”, “go balloon”, or “more air!”. It is also great for naming objects in your home like “tie the string to the chair”, or “tape the string to the table”. For added fun you can set up two rockets and have them race!
When you are done, kicking around tied balloons or hitting them into the air can provide hours of entertainment. This creates the perfect opportunity to practice action words and get all the winter wiggles out!
Caution: always supervise play with balloons, as they can be a choking hazard for children three and under.
Jessie Delos Reyes, MA, CF-SLP
Image and idea source:http://discoverexplorelearn.com/balloon-rockets/