Parachute: Roulette


Parachute: Roulette

State Standard: 1, 3, & 4

Equipment: Parachute large enough for all to hold.
Grade: K-2
Purpose of Event: Movement, teamwork, Upper body strength, Move safely in general space.
Time: 10 minutes
Description:

Place a bean bag on top of the chute. After a certain time, stop the waves and see what color the bag last landed on. Score one point against that color each time. Variation: place a jump rope on the chute: score one point against the color that permits the rope to jump off the chute. They may try to catch the snake’s tail to save their team.

 

Concerns: Cautious moving around the parachute, could be slippery if stepped on. Watch were you are going.
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Greetings from Garfield Elementary School! My name is Dan Kirsch. I teach Physical Education for students in grades K-5! Please read about what students are learning within our Physical Education program at Garfield!!

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