How this product aligns with the EYLF

Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Parachute 600cm encourages collaborative play, allowing children to explore movement, rhythm, and teamwork. As they engage in activities such as lifting, shaking, and running under the parachute, children naturally inquire about cause and effect, fostering their curiosity and problem-solving skills in a playful context.

Building language, imagination, and social skills
Through group play with the parachute, children have the opportunity to communicate and negotiate roles, enhancing their language skills and social interactions. The imaginative scenarios that can arise during play, such as creating a ‘hot air balloon’ or ‘ocean waves’, support narrative development and creative expression among peers.

Relevant EYLF Outcomes
Outcome 1: Children have a strong sense of identity
Outcome 2: Children are connected with and contribute to their world
Outcome 3: Children have a strong sense of wellbeing

Classroom, Play Activity & Provocation Ideas

Classroom & Learning Area Ideas
Set up the parachute in a designated outdoor play area to encourage physical activity and cooperative games. Use it as a visual aid during group discussions to represent concepts such as teamwork and sharing.

Play-Based Activity Ideas
Organise a game where children take turns calling out movements for the parachute, promoting leadership and decision-making skills. Facilitate a ‘parachute story’ where children create a narrative based on their movements and interactions with the parachute.

Provocation Ideas
Introduce the parachute during a science exploration on wind and air, prompting children to discuss how the parachute moves with the breeze. Encourage children to design their own games using the parachute, fostering creativity and critical thinking.