We are huge fans of the Parachute! They are fun, colourful, social, promote teamwork and increase coordination. This post will give you information on a variety of games and even how to sew your very own parachute.
Here is a partial list of Parachute games by Play Parachutes:
- Popcorn: Place a number of beanbags, small balls, or stuffed animals onto the parachute. Shake to make them pop up like "popcorn".
- Ball Roll: Have the children try to roll the balls into the hole in the middle of the parachute.
- Making Waves: Children can make small, medium, or large movements to make various types of "waves."
- Poison Snakes: Place three or four jump ropes onto the chute. Shake the parachute to keep the snakes from "biting" (touching) you.
- Parachute Tag: Lift the parachute high into the air. Call out two children’s names. They must trade empty spots by running under the chute, before it comes down on them.
- Mushroom: Standing, lift the parachute waist height. Count to three - with "one" and "two" being small practice lifts. On three, all lift the chute overhead, and crouch down pulling the parachute edges down as well. This creates what looks like a "mushroom."
- The Wave: Children put their hands up, one after another, in order – creating a synchronized "wave" like in the stands at a baseball game.
- Beach Ball Fun: Use a beach ball, moving it with waves, around on the parachute.
We added a giant balloon to the game!
This colourful parachute was purchased for under $20 at Winner's.
If you have the time you can sew your own parachute using plastic shower curtains for $6.00. You can find the full instructions at And Next Comes!
Thanks for linking to my homemade play parachute tutorial! I appreciate it.
ReplyDeleteYou are so welcome Dyan. I think it's one of the neatest things I've seen crafted in a long time! Cheers
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