Engineer a BALLOON PUPPET for our “Balloons Over Bookcases” library parade.
In library this month, we will be reading about the Macy's Day parade. We will also watch a short video of balloons being inflated for the parade.
Students have the opportunity (optional) to create their own balloon to be displayed in the Ellison Park Elementary Library.
Directions: Students will be given a balloon in library or can grab a 12" balloon from home. Using your balloon and items such as: tape, construction paper, permanent markers, string, glue, etc., design a puppet for Ellison Park Elementary’s “Balloons Over Bookcases” library parade.
A Few Parade Reminders!
Get creative! Balloon characters that coordinate with or represent a character from a book are absolutely encouraged!
Please make sure all balloons and characters are school-appropriate. Balloons may not depict blood, weapons, or anything inappropriate for a school setting.
Please do not use helium.
Please have your student return their balloon character by Friday 11/20/2026
Contact Mrs. Larsen with any questions at chlarsen@dsdmail.net
Balloons of multiple colors will be given to students in library.
We will place the balloons on plastic sticks to support them.