One of my daughter’s favorite toys is her parachute. We have played so many parachute games for toddlers specifically. They keep her so busy and entertained.
Parachute games can help kids with social skills, coordination, and fine motor skills. It is great for a single child or a large group of kids. This is the perfect party activity!
These are a few easy parachute games that we love to play. I got some of these ideas from her Gymboree class. There are so many things you can do with a parachute. You are only limited to your imagination.
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Parachute Games for Toddlers and Early Years
Parachute Ride
Have the kids sit in the middle of the parachute with the adults on the outside. Roll up the sides of the parachute until it is taught. Walk around in a circle so the kids can “ride”. It is fun to sing a little song like “Ring around the Rosy”.
Make Waves
Sit around the edge of the parachute and grab the handles. Shake the parachute to make “waves”. You can do them really fast and then really slow.
Popcorn
Place some soft balls or toys in the middle of the parachute. Shake the sides to watch them pop up and down.
Ball Roll
Have everyone sit in a circle and place a ball in the middle. Try to keep the ball going in a circle by lifting up the parachute when it gets close and then lowering the parachute once it passes you.
Loud/Quiet
Shake the parachute really loud and scream “loud, loud, loud”. Then shake the parachute really softly and whisper “quiet, quiet, quiet”.
Parachute House
Raise the parachute high above your head and take two steps in. Quickly pull the parachute behind you to trap all of the air and you have a little parachute house. You can sing songs like “Twinkle, Twinkle”.
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More Parachute Game Ideas
Red Rover
Raise the parachute above your head and call out two kid’s names. They have to run and switch places before the parachute comes back down.
Ball in the Middle
For this parachute game, lay the parachute flat on the ground. Have kids roll balls so that it gets in the circle in the middle of the parachute. Whoever gets the closest wins!
Ring Around the Rosy
Have the kids hold the edges of the parachute and walk in a circle singing “Ring Around the Rosy”. They can pull the parachute over their heads when they “fall down”.
Tickle your Toes
Have the kids lay on their backs with their toes in the air. Bring the parachute up and down so it tickles their toes.
Soft Landing
Take an inflated inner tube and put the waded up parachute in the center. Have kids hold your hand and jump off a small chair or bean bag chair into the center of the inner tube.
These are just a few of the easy parachute games for toddlers that I play with my daughter. She has such a blast and the parachute was worth every penny. I really see her imagination working and we both get a workout 🙂 .
If you are looking for more ways to keep your kids entertained, Check out 101 Kids Activities for some really fun ideas.
Ducks n a Row says
My preschoolers will love these games and we do have a parachute…yipee! Thanks for the great ideas. 🙂
Sinea ♥