Water Balloon Toss

4.8
Water Play

Cool off with a fun water balloon throwing and catching game

25 mins

Duration

Ages 4-6

Age Range

Easy

Difficulty

Materials Needed
  • Water balloons
  • Water source
  • Towels
  • Bucket for cleanup
Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. 1

    Fill water balloons with cool water (adult help needed)

  2. 2

    Start close together and gently toss balloon back and forth

  3. 3

    Take one step back after each successful catch

  4. 4

    See how far apart you can get before the balloon breaks

  5. 5

    Try different throwing techniques (underhand, overhand)

  6. 6

    Clean up all balloon pieces when finished

Safety Tips
  • Adult supervision required for filling balloons
  • Pick up all balloon pieces to prevent choking hazards
  • Use only in appropriate outdoor areas
  • Be mindful of slippery surfaces when wet
Learning Goals
Hand-eye coordinationGross motor skillsTeamworkFollowing rules
Fun Variations
  • Create targets to aim water balloons at
  • Play water balloon hot potato with music
  • Use different sized balloons for varying difficulty