Is there a project you do in your classroom that you keep returning back to year after year?  These "Foil Balloons" are that go-to for me.  They have been a staple in my classroom for nearly 27 years and other than a few off mentions here on my blog, I can't believe I haven't written a formal post about them until now!   This is strictly an art project.  I mean, I ALWAYS tie it to something that we are doing in class (ie: poetry, social studies, science, etc...) but the balloons themselves are just a really cool art piece that looks amazing when hung on the ceiling.   Here is what you will need  (I am linking all of these to my Amazon Affiliate storefront.  You can use any brand that you like though)  HEAVY DUTY foil (this just holds up better when the kids are working with it) Pen (pencil works too but pen is just better) Sharpies Access to a large school-sized laminator Straw Scissors Packing tape Fishing Line You can click here to find all of t......