DR BOB STRIKES BACK!

From Dr Bob's Book of tricks, we created some wonderful art using a balloon, a tooth pick, and some water! Want to know how?
Simply fill an ordinary party balloon with water, until it's about the size of a grapefruit. Tie a knot in it and then, using a tooth pick, pierce a hole into the balloon, just under the knot. About half a centimeter under the knot should do it! Sometimes, but rarely, the balloon pops, so BE PREPARED!
The water slowly squirts out of the balloon, and that's your cue to get creative! You can "paint" designs on the deck, the concrete, anywhere you like, the possibilities are endless! If you squeeze them once you've poked a hole in them, they tend to explode (as Meegies found out the hard way), so remind the kids not to squeeze!!
Some of the children made patterns on the ground, while others chose to water the plants. Of course, no one got way unscathed, and a number for them decided to squirt each other! Everyone had different ideas on how to use them, but the one thing they agreed on, was that it was fun!
As well as promoting some creativity and hand/eye co-ordination, they also learnt about keeping their environment safe. The children learnt about slippery surfaces, and where was best to squirt, as well as picking up the broken/deflated balloons and popping them in the rubbish.
So, give it a go, it's HEAPS of fun!!
Meegies