The parachute game
Aim: This game helps students identify key vocabulary and encourages a lively mood which assists in participation.
2 Teachers | 2-8 Students | Age 3-8
Materials
1 x parachute / 1 x table cloth
Toys or flashcards relating to the lesson
Step 1
Teach the new vocabulary
Let each student tap the flashcard and say the word
Step 2
Choose one student to help demonstrate the game
Ask the TA (teaching assistant) and the student to help you hold the parachute.
Step 3
Place the toys / flashcards under the parachute
Step 4
Have the TA and student shake the parachute and stop on your command.
Step 5– Demonstration
Begin demonstrating the game by shaking the parachute with the TA and student. Shout stop and ask the TA to find a toy / flashcard.
The TA will then go under the parachute to retrieve the toy / flashcard.
Remember to shake the parachute when someone goes under to retrieve an item.
When the TA gives you the correct item, give them a high five.
Don’t forget to let the student demonstrate so the class understands the game.
Step 6– Begin the game
Call students to the front to hold the parachute.
Practice shaking the parachute and stopping on command.
Choose one student to retrieve an item under the parachute
Once the student retrieves an item that was called, ask the class to repeat the word too.
Step 7
Let everyone have a turn retrieving a called item..
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