DIY Mylar Parade Balloons | A Thanksgiving Art Activity | Balloons Over Broadway
DIY Mylar Parade Balloons | A Thanksgiving Art Activity | Balloons Over Broadway
DIY Mylar Parade Balloons – Hands-On Thanksgiving Art Activity
Bring the magic of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade right into your classroom or home with this creative, hands-on activity! Inspired by the book Balloons Over Broadway by Melissa Sweet, students can design and create their very own mylar-style parade balloons for a festive, interactive celebration.
Perfect For:
- Thanksgiving activities
- Storytelling and art integration
- Hands-on STEM/STEAM lessons
- Classroom parades or home family projects
What’s Included:
- List of materials needed to complete the DIY mylar balloons
- Step-by-step directions for creating DIY mylar balloons
- Balloon design template for students to trace or customize
- Gridded balloon design blueprint for planning creative details
Make Thanksgiving memorable with a parade of students’ very own DIY mylar balloons—perfect for celebrating creativity and bringing the story of Balloons Over Broadway to life!
A read-aloud copy of Balloons Over Broadway is recommended but not included, a link is provided within.
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