Activity
Parachute Shake
Skill: Fundamental Movement Skills
Sports: Stability Skills
Technique: Rotation
Class: Class 2
Skill: Fundamental Movement Skills
Sports: Stability Skills
Technique: Rotation
Class: Class 3
Skill: Fundamental Movement Skills
Sports: Stability Skills
Technique: Rotation
Class: KG
Skill: Fundamental Movement Skills
Sports: Stability Skills
Technique: Rotation
Class: LKG
Skill: Fundamental Movement Skills
Sports: Stability Skills
Technique: Rotation
Class: UKG
Skill: Fundamental Movement Skills
Sports: Stability Skills
Technique: Rotation
Parachute Shake
Learning Outcomes
Improve upper body strength and coordination.
Develop group coordination.
Increase rhythm and timing.
Description Of Activity
Children will shake the parachute gently to create ripples in the fabric. This helps develop arm strength and coordination while having fun.
Have children hold the edges of the parachute and stand in a circle.
Instruct them to shake the parachute gently at first, creating small ripples.
Gradually increase the speed to make larger ripples.
Encourage children to shake the parachute in rhythm, synchronizing their movements.
All children must shake the parachute together.
Ensure that everyone shakes the parachute in a rhythm to avoid confusion.
Variations
Introduce specific rhythms (e.g., slow-fast-slow).
Change the speed of shaking to test their timing
Coaching Tips
Start with slow shaking, then gradually build speed.
Remind them to keep their arms stretched and move together.
Equipment/Material Required
Parachute