These balloons are perfect for both children tactile sensory play and for stress relieve for grown-ups. We used corn flour, beans, peas and rice, but balloons can be filled with almost anything you have at home.
Tips for Parents
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Here's how to talk to your child about it
You learned to make sensory balloons using corn flour, beans, peas, and rice for fun tactile play and stress relief. Balloons can be filled with different things for sensory fun.
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Pretend play with your child
GAME NAME: Sensory Balloon Surprise INSTRUCTIONS: Fill balloons with different textures (e.g., flour, beans, rice). Blindfold your child and have them guess the filling by feeling the balloon. Switch roles with the parent guessing next. Have fun exploring textures together! GAME SUMMARY: Sensory Balloon Surprise is a tactile guessing game where you and your child take turns feeling balloons filled with different textures to guess the contents.
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1 take away from the video for your child
"Be creative and use what you have to make something fun and calming for yourself and others."
