| Parachute: Muscle Builders |
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State Standard: 1, 3, & 4 |
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| Equipment: Parachute large enough for all to hold, basketballs |
Grade: K-2 |
| Purpose of Event: Movement, teamwork, Upper body strength |
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| Time: 5-10 minutes (each activity) |
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Description: Ocean Waves: On signal ‘ocean waves’ slowly shake the parachute up and down; then shake a little faster…and faster…and stronger. Then make gentle waves. Repeat while kneeling. Row Boat: Sit with your legs outstretched under the chute. Hold the edge using the overhand grip with arms bent and the chute taut as you pull it to your chest. On signal ‘row’ players on one side, reach forward to touch toes, while students on the other side lean backwards. Return to the starting position, pulling your arms backwards in a rowing motion, keeping the chute taut as you do. Firefighter’s Pull: Holding the chute using the underhand grip, step one leg forward, plant both feet firmly, lean back, and straighten your arms. On signal, “1, 2, 3-Pull” Pull the chute toward you without moving your feet or jerking the chute. Pull as hard as you can for ten seconds. Change to the overhand grip, kneel and repeat; then sit and repeat. Crab-Walk: In crab-walk position, grip the chute with your right hand in the underhand grip. On signal, “1, 2, 3-Pull” crab-walk away from the middle, pulling the chute with your; then change hands and crab-walk in the opposite direction. Wild Horse Pull: Turn your back to the parachute and hold it using the overhand grip. Plant your feet firmly with one foot forward and the other back. On signal ‘pull’ lean away from the chute, pulling as hard as you can for ten seconds. Repeat in the kneeling position. Forward Straddle Jumps: on Signal “jump” jump one foot forward and the other back. Jump again landing with opposite leg forward. Repeat. Jumping Jacks: Turn left side to the parachute and hold the edge in your left hand at the waist, using the overhand grip. On the signal “apart” jump the legs apart and raise both arms overhead. On the signal “together” jump the legs together and lower the arms. Repeat holding the chute with the right hand. Ball Shake: How many times can you make the beach ball bounce up into the air? Playground ball, whiffle ball, tennis ball, etc? Popcorn: How long will it take to “pop” all the popcorn (bean bags) off the chute? Critter Shake: How many times can you make the “critters” (stuffed animals or animal bean bags) bounce into the air? |
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| Concerns: Cautious moving around the parachute, could be slippery if stepped on. Watch were you are going. |
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| This idea is from: Benda Berseth @ Medary Elementary, Brookings S.D. | |
