About This Project

A 5–30 minutes craft for ages 3–12, using supplies you likely already have — Balloons.

GlueStick supports kids from setup to cleanup. After they choose a project, we guide them through gathering the supplies, making it, and cleaning up when they're done. We'll even help them share it safely with trusted family and friends.

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    Find Supplies

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    A cartoon of Balloons
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    Make Keepy Uppy Balloon Challenge

    Your creative buddy says:
    "I can't wait to make a project with you!"

    Heads up! Some supplies may trigger allergies. Check with a grown-up before using them.

    Step 1: Get Ready!

    Blow up your balloon and tie it securely. Clear some space - move any breakable items out of the way. Ready to move?

    Step 2: Let's Play

    Toss your balloon in the air. Now the fun begins! Use any part of your body to keep the balloon from touching the ground. Try hands, elbows, knees, or even your head! Count how many hits you can get before it lands. Fun Tips: - Make it harder by only using one hand - Try sitting down - can you still keep it up? - Play with a partner and count your hits together - Add more balloons for extra challenge - Make up silly rules like "only elbows allowed!" - Time how long you can keep it up
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    Clean up

    Put things away so your space is tidy for next time.

    Reminder, this project used supplies that may trigger allergies. Store them safely!

    Tidy up our space

    Put away our supplies

    Check off each supply when it is put away — and any clean-up tips underneath are done too. You might find a fun surprise!

    • A cartoon of Balloons
      Where they belong:

    Update what we have left

    Did we run out of anything while making this project? Update our supply cupboard so that we know exactly what we have for next time.
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    "Great job!"

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