Materials
Large balloons
Brightly colored construction paper
Hole punchers
A funnel or empty plastic bottle
Pins or pushpins

When it comes to making a big bang, popping balloons is unparalleled--and even more thrilling if streams of confetti come pouring out. Prepare your New Year's balloons by setting the kids to work punching circles out of brightly colored construction paper with a hole puncher. (If for some reason yours aren't captivated by this simple tool, use store-bought confetti.) Stuff as many circles or confetti pieces as you can into each deflated balloon using a funnel, or improvise one by cutting a plastic soda bottle in half. You may also want to write fortunes on small pieces of paper and slip them into the mix. Blow up the balloons and hang them high, but still within your children's reach. A few moments before the appointed hour, hand out the pins. When the time is right, let that confetti fly.

• Previous: Unmask the New Year
• Next: Preserve the Memory

You might also like:

Find more about:

• New Year

Related Categories:

• New Year's Crafts