Take creativity to new heights with our Hot Air Balloon Craft! Designed with both fun and function in mind, this hands-on activity is a great way to support early childhood development while encouraging artistic expression.
Kids can customize their balloon using a variety of laser-cut shapes to glue and layer onto the balloon design, then connect the basket with colorful pipe cleaners to complete their own floating masterpiece.
Why it’s more than just a craft:
Fine Motor Skills: Gluing small pieces and twisting pipe cleaners help strengthen the small muscles in the hands and fingers—important for writing, cutting, and everyday tasks.
Visual Perception: Choosing, placing, and arranging different shapes encourages visual discrimination, spatial awareness, and planning skills.
Sensory Input: Working with textured materials like MDF wood and soft pipe cleaners adds a light sensory experience that can help improve focus and engagement.
Made from sturdy 1/8" MDF wood, this craft is ideal for home, classroom, or therapy sessions. Just add paint or markers for even more creative fun!
Includes:
🎈 1 Hot Air Balloon base
📦 Multiple decorative shape pieces
🧺 1 basket piece
🌀 Pipe cleaners for balloon-to-basket assembly
Does Not Include: Paint, Markers, or Glue
