We have a large pack of water balloons that I stash in a drawer by the back door. Every so often when we are playing in the backyard on a sunny day I grab a handful of balloons and fill them up for the boys. We haven’t had any real water fights, but it sure is fun to smash those balloons against the pavement! Then an idea popped in my head, what if we filled the balloons with something other than water…something like paint!? I thought this could be a good fun lesson in colors and what happens when you mix colors.
I filled up Red (ok they were pinkish), Yellow, Green and Blue water balloons with a couple drops of food coloring. Then I filled them with a small amount of water. Our water balloons came with a handy filler nozzle. Something like THIS.
sassyaggie says
Love it! Hostessing a backyard girl scout party this Saturday and thinking we might need to 'go there!' Thanks for the idea!
Anonymous says
This looks like fun! I just may do this as a fun activity for my 6 year old before the pool!!
Jo says
Hi Sarah….
Just 'discovered you on facebook & 'liked' so thought I'd pop in to read your blog too..!!
Loving you crochet & other crafty things as well…..
I'm Jo & I love crafting too – check me out on here (JustJo) & on facebook (Crafty Gifts & Cards)
Bye for now…
Jo. x
Melissa Brown says
What a great idea! I homeschool my 4 children and this will be a terrific art class idea.
Sarah says
I lovelovelove this idea! This would be great in the winter on the snow to!