Parachute Lift and Lower

Learning Outcomes

Improve teamwork and cooperation.
Develop bending skills arm strength and coordination.
Enhance body awareness and timing.

Description Of Activity

This is a basic exercise where children will work together to lift the parachute high into the air and then lower it back down to the ground. The challenge is to move in unison, maintaining the elevation of the parachute.

Step-by-Step Activity:

Have children stand in a circle, each holding the edge of the parachute.
Instruct the children to stretch their arms high above their heads to lift the parachute.
Once the parachute is up, ask them to slowly lower the parachute back down by bending their arms.
Repeat the lift and lower movements several times, encouraging everyone to follow the same rhythm.

Everyone should hold the parachute securely.
All children should move in sync when lifting and lowering.
Encourage keeping the parachute level while lifting and lowering.
 

Variations

Challenge the children to lift and hold the parachute in the air for a few seconds.
Try alternating the speed of the lift and lower to make it more engaging.

Coaching Tips

Ensure that children use both arms to lift and lower the parachute.
Emphasize that working together is key to keeping the parachute stable.

Equipment/Material Required

Parachute