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Backyard Olympics · OSHC · Week 3

Parachute games

Materials checklist

  • Play parachute
  • Soft balls

Step by step

  1. Everyone holds the edge.
  2. Make waves and mushrooms.
  3. Bounce balls.
  4. Swap places under the chute.

Look for & extend

  • • Notice cooperation — add counting games.
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Backyard Olympics · OSHC · Week 3

Cut out along the dashed lines and laminate.

Parachute games

How can we carry water without spilling?

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Parachute games

Can you make up a clap pattern?

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Parachute games

What happens when we all lift together?

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Parachute games

Notice cooperation — add counting games.

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Backyard Olympics · OSHC · Week 3

Observation record — Parachute games

Child / group:
Date:
Educator:

What I saw and heard (child's voice)

Learning I noticed (outcomes)

Where to next / how I'll extend

Outcomes this week: 3.2 · 5.1 · QA1