Pumpkin Balloon Stomp

Supplies:

• Orange balloons (1–2 per child)

• Black permanent markers or stickers (for faces)

• String or wool (about 50cm per child)

• Scissors

• Open play area

Steps:

1. Create Your Pumpkin Balloon

   • Give each child one orange balloon.

   • Before inflating, have them decorate their balloon like a pumpkin using black markers or stickers — draw eyes, a nose, and a spooky or silly mouth!

2. Inflate and Tie

   • Once decorated, blow up the balloon to a medium size and tie a knot in the end.

   • Cut a piece of string and tie one end around the balloon knot.

   • Tie the other end securely around the child’s ankle so the balloon drags behind or beside them.

3. Get Ready to Stomp!

   • Gather everyone in the play area and explain the rules:

     • Players must protect their own pumpkin balloon while trying to stomp on others’ balloons to pop them.

     • Hands are off-limits — only feet can be used!

     • Once a balloon pops, that player is out and must step to the side.

4. Start the Game

   • On “GO!”, everyone starts moving around, trying to stomp other pumpkins while keeping theirs safe.

   • Keep the game moving and full of laughter!

5. Winning the Game

   • The last player with an unpopped balloon is the winner and can be crowned the Pumpkin Protector Champion! 👑🎃