You might not think of stress balls as a kid thing, but let me tell you, they are. These super cool squishy balls are perfect for fidgeters, children with Autism, Sensory Processing Disorder, Anxiety and probably every child we know. They stretch, they squeeze, they are so much fun. Make Stress Balls Kids Will Love with this easy DIY Idea. It only takes a few simple supplies and you’ll have your own DIY stress balls. Enjoy!
How to Make a Stress Ball
Make Stress Balls Kids Will Love
My oldest son has had an anxiety disorder for years along with ADHD, so things like stress balls and essential oils (among other things) have played a big part in our lives.
How to Make Stress Balls for Kids
With these easy instructions… This is what you will need
Don’t worry I have written instructions below. This is for the visual learner. Like me 😉
Put the funnel into the water bottle, and pour the flour through it.
Stretch the balloon around the opening of the water bottle.
Turn the water bottle upside down and gently squeeze the flour into the balloon. Make sure to use some pressure because the air helps the balloon open up so the flour can all go in.
After the flour is all in, pinch the balloon and release it from the bottle. The balloon should have a snug fit to the flour inside it. Just make sure there isn’t any extra air the balloon.
Tie the balloon and wipe away any excess flour from the outside.
Toss them in a basket or bucket, and your kids will have fun playing with them throughout the day. Make stress balls kids can play with.
Best DIY Stress Balls
Oh and these aren’t just great for kids my husband, and I are addicted to these squeeze balls.
STRESS BALLS
Squishy Stress Balls Kids Love to Play With
What’s Needed
Directions
1. Put funnel into the water bottle, and pour flour through it.
2. Stretch the balloon around the opening of the water bottle.
3. Turn water bottle upside down and gently squeeze the flour into the balloon. Make sure to use some pressure because the air helps the balloon open up so the flour can all go in.
4. After the flour is all in, pinch the balloon and release it from the bottle.
5. The balloon should have a snug fit to the flour inside it. Just make sure there isn’t any extra air the balloon.
6. Tie the balloon and wipe away any excess flour from the outside.
7. All ready to squeeze away stress and have fun!
P.S. If you find your child has poked a hole in one or a little bit of flour is seeping out through the hole, cover it with another balloon and you are good to go.
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What do you think? Are you ready to make stress balls that you can squeeze, squish, toss and stretch?
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kadap says
January 22, 2020 at 1:54 pmWOW… Thanks for sharing such an amazing DIY!
Fayth says
December 19, 2018 at 6:57 pmHow many does this recipe make? I would like to make 21 for my students as part of their treat gift.
Kimberly says
December 20, 2018 at 1:36 pmI would suggest just buying a couple of bags of flour and filling the balloons up to the feeling that you like.
Ronell says
March 8, 2018 at 5:12 amFabulous ideas because they are so simple to make and only a few ingredients. Definitely an activity that will be done with my 10 year old. Thank you!
Kristi says
March 2, 2018 at 9:42 pmWhat size balloons did you use?
Kimberly says
March 3, 2018 at 12:47 pm9 in.
Tammy says
September 19, 2017 at 2:50 pmGreat craft! Where did you get your balloons? They are so pretty!!!
Kimberly says
September 19, 2017 at 5:27 pmThank you so much 🙂 They are from the Party Store (Party City)
Lea Smiley says
June 9, 2017 at 12:23 amWow, this is great! I definitely could use one myself. My adult sons will love them.
Kimberly says
June 9, 2017 at 11:17 amSo glad you like them!
Nancy says
June 5, 2017 at 3:19 pmWhere did you find the balloons? I love the design on them and would be appealing for my Middle School Students 🙂
I work with Autistic & EBD students that have anxiety, ADD/ADHD, and other…….
These are agreat idea. I plan on making some for my student next year!!!
Kimberly says
June 6, 2017 at 12:57 pmThey were from Party City 🙂 Enjoy
LORRAINE says
May 1, 2017 at 4:17 amI would love to print your home daily visual schedules for a child in my school but even though I was able to subscribe, I could not find a way to download them.
Is there any way that you could help me to do this please?
Many thanks
Kimberly says
May 1, 2017 at 10:55 pmI tried to e-mail you but it came back as wrong e-mail address. please let me know your correct e-mail and I’m happy to send them to you.
Shannon says
April 19, 2017 at 3:16 pmI was just going to make some but wasnt sure how to get the flour / rice in the balloon. THANKS!
Kimberly says
April 19, 2017 at 5:06 pmI shared a picture 🙂 We used a water bottle to squeeze it in.
Christina @There's Just One Mommy says
March 14, 2017 at 12:41 pmMy daughter saw several other kids playing with these one day when we were out. They had made them at school. She has been anxiously awaiting a chance to make her own.
I love the colors and designs of your balloons! They are so fun to look at.
Kimberly says
March 14, 2017 at 5:16 pmThank you so much 🙂 I hope she gets to make some too