Bloom Balls are not only a fun paper craft, but they can also be an hands-on educational activity. Whether you want to use these as a inexpensive decoration in your home or use them as a learning tool, both kids and adults will find Bloom Balls to be easy to assemble. To be fair, depending on the complexity of your chosen Bloom Ball, it may take longer as you figure out the assembly process. Once you understand how to assemble the Bloom Balls, the process goes much faster.
I created the transparent png templates to make the process a little easier when I wanted to use them with maps or pictures. Using photo editing software, I can just place the template right on top of the image and print which means the lines are right on the map/image/chart to allow for easy cut out. In cases where I’m using already printed items, copywork, or scrapbook paper, I can easily adjust the templates and print whatever size I need for that particular project. This method also works well for when I want Munchkin to fill something in on the template as is the case when we’re using this tool as a study/learning aid.
Supplies:
- Template (number of copies needed depends on what template you’re using, and what you’re creating)
- Scrapbook paper, maps, graphs, charts, blank paper (depends on what you’re creating)
- Adhesive (double-side tape or glue)
- Scissors
- Crayons, Markers, Colored Pencils
It’s hard to give specific directions for the Bloom Balls as assembly will vary. Most bloom balls you find on the web will use 12 of the hexagon templates. Here are the various templates:
- Pentagon Bloom Ball Template
- Triangle Bloom Ball Template
- Square Bloom Ball Template
- Octagon Bloom Ball Template
- Hexagon Bloom Ball Template
Want a few ideas for how to use the bloom ball?
- Story Elements Bloom Ball
- Bloom Ball Book Report
- World War II Bloom Ball
- Creative Book Report Bloom Ball
You can also make these in a variety of sizes (just resize the above template) to use as interesting, hand-crafted decorations around the house. Use some scrapbook paper or some of your child’s artwork to make one of a kind ornaments. Whether you hang them from the ceiling (fishing wire works great for this) or place them in a basket or bowl, they’re an inexpensive way to add pops of color to your home.
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