Mushroom Lift

Learning Outcomes

Enhance team cooperation.
Strengthen arm muscles.
Develop rhythm and timing.

Description Of Activity

The children will quickly lift the parachute high and then drop it, creating a "mushroom" shape as the parachute billows up and falls back down. The goal is for children to get under the parachute before it drops.

Have the children spread out around the parachute and hold the edges firmly.
On the signal, have them quickly lift the parachute up as high as they can.
When the parachute begins to drop, children should race to get under it before it falls.
Once everyone is under, lift the parachute again to repeat the process.

Children must move quickly but safely under the parachute.
Make sure everyone gets a chance to lift and crawl under the parachute.

Variations

Have children run under the parachute when it is lifted.
Add an extra challenge by asking the children to pass an object under the parachute while it is in the air.

Coaching Tips

Encourage children to lift the parachute as quickly as possible and to crawl under it fast.
Remind them to hold the parachute tightly to maintain its shape.

Equipment/Material Required

Parachute