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For each group:

1 balloon

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This game can be played in a large, open indoor space.

Inflate enough balloons so each group has one balloon.

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To learn how to play \"Balloon Buddies,\" click the link to watch an easy-to-learn tutorial video.

Balloon Buddies Tutorial Video (Captions)

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These instructions should help educators facilitate \"Balloon Buddies,\" ensuring a fun and engaging activity that emphasizes cooperation, motor skills, and friendly competition. Enjoy the game!
Introduction to \"Balloon Buddies\"
- Gather the Players: Start by bringing together participants in an open multipurpose room and introduce them to \"Balloon Buddies.\"
- Explain the Objective: Tell the players that the goal is to keep a balloon up in the air by hitting it back and forth with a partner.
Game Setup
- Form Pairs: Divide the players into pairs.
- Distribute Balloons: Give each pair one inflated balloon.
How to Play
- Demonstrate the Game: Show how partners volley the balloon to each other, emphasizing the need for teamwork and coordination.
- Initiate Play: On the leader's cue, partners start volleying their balloon in the air to each other.
- Elimination: If a balloon touches the ground, the corresponding pair is eliminated from the game.
- Body Hits Only: Players can hit the balloon with any part of their body, but they cannot hold the balloon.
- Alternate Hits: Partners must alternate hits. If the same player hits the balloon twice in a row, the pair is eliminated.
- New Partners: After each round, instruct players to select a new partner to continue the game.
Conducting the Game
- Safety First: Remind all players to spread out to avoid collisions.
- Encourage Play: Use encouraging words and actions as the game progresses to keep the energy high and the game fun.
Conclusion of the Game
- Determine the Winners: The last pair with their balloon still in the air is declared the winner.
- Wrap Up: Summarize the activity and congratulate the players on their effort and teamwork.
Debrief Questions
- What techniques did your team use to help keep the balloons in the air?
- Do you feel it is better to be quick and fast with your volleys or have technique and accuracy to pass the balloons? Explain.
- What was the most difficult part of the challenge?
- How did you or your teammate react when there was a “breakdown” in your volley? How did you and your teammate address it?
- What strategies or tips would you give to others on how to keep your balloons in the air the longest?
- Share a time at home, school or work when strong coordination with another partner is vital to success.

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Advanced Play: For a more challenging game, advanced players can introduce a second balloon into play.

Younger Players: For younger players, form groups of 3 or 4 to keep the balloon in the air.

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Belonging. New friends. Fresh foods. Joy. Embracing a whole-child perspective, this playlist celebrates the many everyday ways we can nourish youth health and wellness. Dive into this collection and you’ll find blood-pumping relay races, team-building balloon tosses, and creativity-boosting game design. Plus this playlist is brimming with learning resources you can use to introduce youth to yoga, mindfulness meditation, and the health benefits of seasonal fruits and vegetables!

“Physical activity, creative expression, and social interaction are all essential for well-rounded development that goes beyond the classroom. Whether it’s through sports, outdoor adventures, or introductions to wellness, youth learn the value of taking care of their body and mind. And that’s a cornerstone of their success and happiness.” — Richmond Brown, Jr.

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Balloon Buddies (Team Building) Game

Balloon Buddies (Team Building) Game

Balloon Buddies (Team Building) Game

Overview