Patriotic Game for Kids
If you are hosting a 4th of July BBQ or gathering and have kids attending, here is a simple-to make Patriotic Game for Kids. I had my kids help me make the game.
Materials
- Paper plates plain white
- Paint brushes
- Red, white and blue paint
- Large red popsicle sticks
- Masking tape
- Red and blue balloons
Instructions
- Have kids paint red, white and blue stripes on the curved side of two plain, white paper plates.
- Allow the plates to dry. When they have dried, place a large, heavy book on top of them overnight to prevent them from curling up.
- After, use some masking tape to attach the large, red popsicle sticks to the backs of both plates.
- The paddles are ready.
- Play like a tennis game where the kids swat the balloon back and forth to each other.
Notes
- A little wind makes this game a lot more fun and challenging.
- A fun way to play is to give each child one paddle and one balloon and see who can use the paddle to keep their balloon up in the air the longest. It is always fun to watch the kids (and adults!) twist and jump to keep the balloon from hitting the ground.