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Parachute Play

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  • DOMAIN(S)
    Cognitive Development and General Knowledge (CD), Social and Emotional Development (SED)
  • INDICATOR(S)
    CD-CP1.4a, CD-SC4.3b, SED1.4b
  • AGE GROUP(S)
    36-48 months, 48-60 months

During outdoor time, place a beach ball in the center of a parachute and show the children how to lift and lower the edges to move the ball around. Vary the motions and ask the children to note what happens. Say, “What happens when we bounce it slowly?” “What happens when we go fast?” Try these actions: one side moves the chute up and down and the other side holds it still; two sides pull back and forth in a see-saw motion; everyone holds on with one hand, faces the same way and walks around in a circle.

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