🎈 Up, Up, Hot Air Balloon!

Introduction

Hello, little explorer! Today we meet a big, bright Hot Air Balloon. It is a gentle, floating house that moves in the sky. Let’s see how it works!

1. How the Balloon Rises

• The balloon is Red, Yellow, Blue, and Green—a rainbow of colors.
• A big fire makes Hot Air go whoosh inside the balloon.
• Hot air is light, so the balloon goes Up, Up, Up!

Count The Colors: 1 red, 2 yellow, 3 blue, 4 green.

2. How the Balloon Moves

• A basket hangs below the balloon.
• The basket has Two sturdy ropes that say Snap, Snap when the wind blows.
• The pilot (the grown‑up) steers by letting the balloon drift with the wind—soft Whoosh, Whoosh.

Feel The Feelings: The pilot feels Happy, Excited, and Calm as the balloon drifts.

Simple Activity – Balloon Craft

1. Take a white paper plate (the balloon).
2. Color it with crayons – use red, yellow, blue, green.
3. Cut a small paper cup for the basket and tape it underneath.
4. Hold your balloon and say, “Up, up, up!” while you gently lift it.

Conclusion

Great job learning about hot air balloons! Next time you see a balloon in the sky, remember its bright colors, the gentle Whoosh, and the happy feeling of floating. Keep looking up and exploring—there’s a whole world of transport waiting for you! 🚀