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Balloon Zoom

Age / School Type:
  • Primary
Setting / Time of Day:
  • Active Breaks (Activities that can be completed in less than 10 minutes)
  • Active Lunchtime (Activities that can be completed in less than 30 minutes)
  • At home (Activities that are suitable for at home)
Delivered by:
  • Teacher
  • School staff
  • Parents
  • Self led by young people

A simple fast paced activity using balloons, a real favourite which develops tracking with the eye, travelling in different directions and speeds. Blow up the balloon let it go and chase as its deflates  (Please ensure players do not have latex allergies before playing).         

Number of participants: Group/pairs       

Purpose of activity: Increase pupil physical activity through a fun chasing challenge      

Including all pupils: STEP framework included.        

Pupil roles: Participant       

Space: Indoors/Outdoors - Ensure there’s enough space for players to safely chase their deflating balloon       

Equipment: 1 balloon per player

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Balloon Zoom
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