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RE/MAX hot air balloon crew gives demonstration��

What do you get when you mix a giant hot air balloon and a school full of curious little learners?����

“An experience students will never forget,” said Short Elementary principal Betsy Berkebile.��

Thanks to a special partnership with the , the school welcomed the RE/MAX hot air balloon crew for a once-in-a-lifetime hot air balloon demonstration.��

“This is so awesome,” said associate broker Kelly Christenson. “I really wanted to do this for this school to foster a love of learning.”��

That’s exactly what the crew aimed to do by sharing the math, science, physics and thermodynamics as the 42,000-cubic-foot balloon inflated on the school’s blacktop. After many “oohs” and “ahs,” the students had the chance to ask questions and get a close-up view of the balloon’s basket and burners.��

“Seeing the curiosity and excitement on all the kids faces, that’s what makes this so exciting,” Christenson said.����

But the learning didn’t end there. Each student also received a goody bag filled with coloring packets and an information sheet to take home what they learned to their families.������

“How many times do students have the opportunity to see how a real hot air balloon inflates?” Berkebile said. “It’s amazing the types of experiences we’re able to create for our kids through our community partnerships.”��

Learn more about the one of the 110 hot air balloons that travel and fly nationwide as a part of RE/MAX’s “Above the Crowd” commitment to quality.��