{"id":6029,"date":"2020-06-19T16:21:50","date_gmt":"2020-06-19T22:21:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/?p=6029"},"modified":"2022-08-12T10:27:58","modified_gmt":"2022-08-12T16:27:58","slug":"pom-pom-balloon-poppers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/pom-pom-balloon-poppers\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make Pom Pom Poppers at Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><center><a id=\"69e1566f4b496\" rel=\"wp-video-lightbox noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Lvoc7uvFBXY&#038;width=500&#038;height=333\" title=\"\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/stencil.gwl-images-4.jpg\" class=\"video_lightbox_anchor_image\" alt=\"How to Make Pom Pom Poppers at Home\" \/><\/a>    <script>\r\n    \/* <![CDATA[ *\/\r\n    jQuery(document).ready(function($){\r\n        $(function(){\r\n            var width = $(window).innerWidth();\r\n            var setwidth = parseFloat(500);\r\n            var ratio = parseFloat(0.666);\r\n            var height = parseFloat(333);\r\n            var link = 'https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Lvoc7uvFBXY&amp;width=500&amp;height=333';\r\n            if(width < setwidth)\r\n            {\r\n                height = Math.floor(width * 0.666);\r\n                \/\/console.log(\"device width \"+width+\", set width \"+500+\", ratio \"+0.666+\", new height \"+ height);\r\n                var new_url = wpvl_paramReplace('width', link, width);\r\n                var new_url = wpvl_paramReplace('height', new_url, height);\r\n                $(\"a#69e1566f4b496\").attr('href', new_url);\r\n                \/\/console.log(new_url);\r\n            }\r\n        });\r\n    });\r\n    \/* ]]> *\/\r\n    <\/script><div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/center><center><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Lvoc7uvFBXY\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-3d\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#2D89EF;border-color:#246ec0;border-radius:8px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:0px 22px;font-size:17px;line-height:34px;border-color:#6cadf4;border-radius:8px;text-shadow:none\"> Click here to check out the video!<\/span><\/a><\/center><center><div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:25px\"><\/div><\/center><div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div>\n[et_social_share_custom]\n<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:30px\"><\/div>\n<p>Ready, set, pop! This fun and easy game is perfect for an e-learning recess break. Play with a friend or parent to see who can put the most pom-poms into the tin bucket. It\u2019s a win-win!<\/p>\n<p>Remember, a change of pace throughout the school day can help improve classroom behavior. Give the little ones a break with this awesome activity. Creative living expert Lynn Lilly walks us through each step of the way. Follow along with the instructions below!<\/p>\n<p>Supplies:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Liquid Glue<\/li>\n<li>Scissors<\/li>\n<li>Foam Self-Adhesive Letters<\/li>\n<li>Two Balloons<\/li>\n<li>Craft Roll<\/li>\n<li>Blue, Orange, and Green Construction Paper<\/li>\n<li>Pom-poms<\/li>\n<li>Tin bucket<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Time to Craft: 20 minutes<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6136 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Webp.net-compress-image-37.jpg\" alt=\"How to Make Pom Pom Poppers at Home materials\" width=\"500\" height=\"266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Webp.net-compress-image-37.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Webp.net-compress-image-37-450x239.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Carefully cut the craft roll into two equal pieces.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6098 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/gwl_pom_pom_popper_1_6Ysgg.jpg\" alt=\"cutting craft roll into two pieces\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/gwl_pom_pom_popper_1_6Ysgg.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/gwl_pom_pom_popper_1_6Ysgg-450x253.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Apply glue to the craft rolls. Wrap one half in blue construction paper and the other in orange construction paper.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6101 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/gwl_pom_pom_popper_1_IbdoV.jpg\" alt=\"rolling craft roll in orange construction paper\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/gwl_pom_pom_popper_1_IbdoV.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/gwl_pom_pom_popper_1_IbdoV-450x253.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Stick and paste the foam self-adhesive letters to the craft rolls. We used our friends\u2019 Amy and Sam\u2019s names, but you can add your name! Set aside.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6106 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/gwl_pom_pom_popper_1_zQWaX.jpg\" alt=\"cover one end of craft roll with a balloon\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/gwl_pom_pom_popper_1_zQWaX.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/gwl_pom_pom_popper_1_zQWaX-450x253.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4:\u00a0<\/strong> Tie a knot in the open end of the balloon. Carefully cut off the tip of a balloon and cover one end of the craft roll with the balloon. Complete for the other craft roll. Set aside.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6086\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/gwl_pom_pom_popper_2_KcClT.jpg\" alt=\"How to Make Pom Pom Poppers at Home\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/gwl_pom_pom_popper_2_KcClT.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/gwl_pom_pom_popper_2_KcClT-450x253.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 5:\u00a0<\/strong> Wrap the widest part of the tin bucket with green construction paper and secure with glue.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 6:<\/strong> Attach foam self-adhesive letter stickers onto the green construction paper.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6090\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/gwl_pom_pom_popper_2_pN90N.jpg\" alt=\"How to Make Pom Pom Poppers at Home\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/gwl_pom_pom_popper_2_pN90N.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/gwl_pom_pom_popper_2_pN90N-450x253.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 7:<\/strong> Fill the craft roll with pom-poms and then pull and release the balloon so that the pom-poms fly out of the craft roll.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6085 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/gwl_pom_pom_popper_2_IvfB2.jpg\" alt=\"Finished pom pom poppers game\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/gwl_pom_pom_popper_2_IvfB2.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/gwl_pom_pom_popper_2_IvfB2-450x253.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 8:<\/strong> You\u2019re now ready to pull and pop your way to a fun time!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>We hope you had a blast making your very own pom-pom popper game! Visit us again soon for more ideas on how to have fun at home with the family during your eLearning recess break. If you\u2019re curious about visiting Great Wolf Lodge, be sure to read our <a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.proofpoint.com\/v2\/url?u=https-3A__www.greatwolf.com_paw-2Dpledge&amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&amp;r=H1uwy1kuogwhUMorwrqLlUTImweNLvHHQYK-1KNnGAw&amp;m=2rr-TB8GViDJcV1oy4zhi3tP0xSo9A0mmJpTgqyRnTM&amp;s=EuvvbV48WXIkewUDQdLw11cqE8sZ6hXJrnZkABpHRDw&amp;e=\">Paw Pledge<\/a>. We\u2019re committed to keeping your family safe while you play!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Created by CraftBoxGirls.com \/ @craftboxgirls<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[et_social_share_custom] Ready, set, pop! This fun and easy game is perfect for an e-learning recess break. Play with a friend or parent to see who can put the most pom-poms into the tin bucket. It\u2019s a win-win! 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