Stress Balloons are a unique homemade alternative to the traditional stress ball that you can make with a child while talking to them about what is causing the stress in their lives. The instructions below use flour to fill the balloons. Use can also use rice, small beans or sand. These stress balloons can be a valuable soothing tool in a child’s Coping Tool Box.
What You Need to Make Stress Balloons
- A package of balloons.
- Flour (2/3 of a cup to a cup for each balloon)
- Funnel (or a water bottle)
- Pen or pencil
- Sharpie Marker
- Scissors