Balloon Through the Window

In pairs, one child holds a hoop and the other tosses or taps a balloon through it. It builds aiming, adjusting force, and cooperation.

How to play

1. In pairs: one child holds a hoop upright like a window and the other has a balloon (2 min).
2. We toss the balloon with both hands so it goes through the window (3 min).
3. Now we tap it with one hand so it crosses the hoop (3 min).
4. The hoop holder raises it, lowers it, or takes a step back (3 min).
5. We switch roles and repeat (3 min).
6. We line up all the hoops as a wall of windows and say goodbye to the balloons (1 min).

Rules

• I hold the hoop still for my partner.
• I tap softly so the balloon goes in.
• After three tries, we switch.
• If a balloon pops, I don't touch the pieces: I tell my teacher.

Variations

Adaptations

• Motor-impaired: holds the hoop on their knees or taps the balloon from the wheelchair.
• Visual impairment: hoop wrapped in bright tape and the partner shakes a bell on it.
• Less coordination: big hoop and a softly inflated, slower balloon.

Learning goals

• Toss and tap accurately at a target.
• Adjust hitting force.
• Work with a partner and switch roles.

Equipment for a class of 25

• globos: 14
• aros: 13

Teacher tip

Line pairs up side by side, all aiming the same way, so balloons don't cross. If one pops, pick up every piece right away and keep spare balloons already blown up; watch that no one bites them.

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