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Cooperative Game: Parachute Play
20 minutes
Whole Class
Cooperative
Learning Objectives
Experience cooperative play
Work together toward common goal
Develop gross motor skills
Celebrate teamwork success
Preparation
Find large parachute or sheet
Choose open space for activity
Have soft balls ready
Select energetic music if desired
Step-by-Step Instructions
1
Have everyone hold edge of parachute
2
Practice gentle up and down movements together
3
Add soft ball - try to keep it bouncing on parachute
4
Celebrate when everyone works together
5
Try different movements: fast, slow, high, low
6
Add more balls for extra challenge
7
End with everyone under parachute for 'mushroom'
8
Discuss how teamwork made the activity fun
Materials Needed
Large parachute or sheet
Soft balls
Upbeat music (optional)
Assessment
Child participates in cooperative activity
Child works with others toward common goal
Child shows excitement about teamwork
Child follows group movements
Key Vocabulary
cooperate
teamwork
together
parachute
bounce
team
success
Safety Notes
Ensure all children can hold parachute safely
Use only soft balls
Monitor for overexcitement
Teaching Tips
Emphasize cooperation over competition
Celebrate group successes enthusiastically
Include all children in holding parachute
Keep energy positive and fun
Extensions
Try parachute games with different objectives
Use parachute for other cooperative activities
Discuss other times we work as team
Create class teamwork goals
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