Bunch O Balloons 265+ Rapid-Filling Self-Sealing Water Balloons (8 Pack)

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A classic for a reason: all you need to do is give each team an equal number of balloons and set them loose. The victors are those who are driest after the last water balloon has been thrown. Hopefully, your kids are already in their suits and ready to get wet. Send them into the kiddie pool, down the slip and slide, or through the sprinklers to clean off their hands (or bodies, if needed!) No ice cream cone is complete without sprinkles! And you can easily add some sprinkles with the water balloon filler.

Lay out a plastic sheet to slide on and cover it with water balloons. Who will be brave enough to go first? Water balloons make for an exciting sunny-day activity with lots of laughter for everyone involved. But before any water balloon can be tossed, before any battle commences, before you get to surprise somebody with an unsuspected splat, the balloons must be filled up! Set up a small amount of paint in a shallow dish or plate. We use the lids from Take and Toss bowls for pretty much all of our art projects- they’re the perfect size! Water Balloon Process Art Have a water balloon toss. See how far apart you can successfully throw (and catch!) the balloons without them breaking.Looking for a fun summer art project for toddlers, preschoolers, or even older kids? Try painting with water balloons, a fun twist on classic fun. Scroll to the end for our FREE ice cream cone templates! Create a target range using big hoops or paper “bad guy” silhouettes. Players can then take it in turns to hit as many targets as they can before their time is up – or they’re out of ammo. The best way to fill up water balloons for maximum fun and efficiency is to enlist a few people who are willing to help you out; fun is meant to be shared ! Make use of multiple water sources using the different methods available. I usually set up the water balloons in an ice chest filled with a bit of water outside to avoid them popping too soon.This also really helps with the mess!

Establish the boundaries of the “court” and where the center line is. We recommend chalk or painter’s tape. This activity is best done outside, with kids in swimsuits and ready to get wet. Make sure to choose washable paint, and set up in an area you can hose down afterwards. Line up all the players on the starting line and give them a spoon and water balloon (the fuller, the better). If you’re busting out the water balloons this year, we suggest getting a little art into the mix before you do! You can take a process art approach and let the kids paint on their own. Use the water balloon like a stamp to make circles all over the paper. Don’t worry about if they mix colors or if the outcome looks “messy.” That’s part of the learning process, and also a BIG part of the fun! Related Post: Kids Get Creative with Process Art for Toddlers Get Your Printable Ice Cream Cone TemplatesGently press the water balloon filler to the ice cream scoops you’ve already made. Voila! Now your ice cream painting has sprinkles. Cleaning Up Your Water Balloon Art There are three basic steps to filling up water balloons that you’ll do every time, regardless of which water source you use to fill your balloons. Once your toddler has gotten the hang of the water balloon process art, you can encourage them to make a cute little product too. As they work, talk about what “flavors” the paints might be based on the colors. (but make sure to remind them not to taste them, as they’ll just taste like…well…paint!)

The Tie-Not makes filling and tying water balloons child's play. Literally. Kids can learn to use the Tie-Not in a matter of minutes.It’s best to go over some ground rules with your toddlers or preschoolers before starting any art project, but especially this one! Here are the rules we gave our kids: If you don’t have a printer, you can draw some ice cream cones on paper, or have your kiddos do it. The triangles are pretty easy to pull off, even if you’re not an artist! Paint the Ice Cream Cones Water balloon fights leave a lot of balloon shrapnel in the yard. If you have young children or pets, the small pieces of popped balloon can prove dangerous. Always be sure to clean up the remains of the water balloon fight as soon as possible. Sometimes a little bit of chaos is exactly what kids need. Try giving them the balloons and letting them create their own water balloon games. There is more than one method for filling up water balloons when it comes to the type of water source you use. While the three steps covered above will remain the same, there are some specific tips to filling up at different water sources, as well as some advantages that some have over the others. Hose