It’s time to put your circus skills to the test with this cool craft! Ready? Then let’s make some super-cool juggling balls…

How to make juggling balls

How to make juggling balls for kids

What you’ll need…

Balloons
Funnel
Dried lentils
Scissors

Step 1

How to make juggling balls for kids

Blow up a balloon and keep it inflated for 30 seconds to stretch it out. Deflate it, then use the funnel to pour in the lentils so the balloon’s firm but squeezable.

Step 2

How to make juggling balls for kids

Snip off the raised ring at the end of the balloon. Now cut off the neck of a second balloon and stretch it over the full balloon (tucking in its neck as you do it).

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Step 3

How to make juggling balls for kids

Cut the neck off a third balloon, and stretch it over the other two, so your lentils don’t escape. Make two more similar-sized balls and then get juggling!

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To really put your circus skills to the test make an extra ball! Can you juggle with all four of them? Your family will be mega impressed!

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