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My students were very excited to see the bucket of water beads and balloons I had out on the desk for this activity. They got right to work filling the balloons with the water beads. They found it worked best if you chose a partner to hold the balloon open while you scoop the beads into the balloon with your hands and then vice versa.

If you decide to try this activity, I would suggest you use a funnel to make the balloon filling process easier but it is still fun without one.

Here are the students who suggested today’s activity. They are very supportive of the mindfulness movement and I’m grateful to have them in class. I was so happy when they asked to appear in this post!