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Keep It Up
Players try to keep two or three balloons in the air for a full minute without letting any touch the ground.
AgesK–2nd, 3rd–5th, PreteenKids1-30Time5-10 minWhereIndoorEnergyHigh energy
Get ready
- Blow up balloons ahead of time.
- Clear the play area of chairs and tables.
How to play
- Each player starts holding two balloons.
- Start the 60-second timer.
- Players toss both balloons up and keep tapping them so they stay in the air.
- No catching or holding the balloons.
- If a balloon touches the floor, that player is out.
- Anyone who keeps all their balloons up for the whole minute wins.
Tips & variations
- Add a third balloon for experienced players.
- Balloons can be a choking hazard for young kids. Pick up any popped balloon pieces right away, and check for latex allergies.
- Play in teams: the whole team keeps a bunch of balloons up together.


