Parachute Play Fun
Prep Year PE Learning teamwork through play 45 minutes of fun movement
WALT - We Are Learning To
Play with a parachute together Use teamwork to move the parachute Work together by lifting and shaking Have fun while being safe
Success Criteria
I can hold the parachute safely I can work with my friends I can lift when it's time to lift I can shake when it's time to shake I can encourage my friends
Australian Curriculum Links
Moving our bodies safely Using equipment in fun ways Working respectfully with others Building strong friendships through play
What We Need Today
One big colorful parachute Red and blue colored bands Soft lightweight balls Safe open space to play Our listening ears and helping hands
Welcome Circle Time
Sit in our special circle Meet our parachute friend Learn about red and blue sections Practice safe holding Get ready for fun!
Warm-Up Fun
Stretch our arms up high Shake our hands like raindrops Wiggle our fingers Practice lifting movements Get our bodies ready to play
Part A: Learning Basic Movements
Everyone holds a handle Lift the parachute up together Lower it down gently Try gentle shaking Work as one big team
Part B: Special Roles
Red section friends = Lifters Blue section friends = Shakers Take turns with different jobs Help each other succeed Celebrate good teamwork
Part C: Ball Challenge
Add soft balls to our parachute Work together to keep balls bouncing Lift and shake to move the balls Celebrate when balls stay on Amazing teamwork!
Cool-Down and Reflection
Sit in our circle quietly Take deep breaths together Share what we enjoyed Talk about how we worked as a team Feel proud of our cooperation
Great Job Today!
We learned to work together We had fun with our parachute friend We were safe and kind to each other We are ready for more parachute adventures!