Parachute Play

Parachute play for children involves using a large, colorful parachute to engage kids in various interactive and fun activities. It's a popular activity in schools, daycare centers, and recreational programs because it promotes physical activity, coordination, teamwork, and creativity. Here are some common parachute play activities for children.
=== Parachute Games ===
There are countless games you can play with a parachute, each offering unique fun and excitement. For example, in "Popcorn," children shake the parachute up and down as if it were popping kernels. In "Mushroom," kids lift the parachute up and sit under it, forming a mushroom-shaped canopy. "Cat and Mouse" involves one child crawling under the parachute while others make waves to catch them. And in "Merry Go Round," children hold onto the edges and move in a circular motion. These are just a few examples of the many entertaining games you can enjoy with a parachute.
=== Songs with the Parachute ===
Here are some songs that are perfect for parachute activities! These songs add an extra level of fun and coordination to parachute playtime!
# "Pop Goes the Weasel" - Kids can lift and shake the parachute to the rhythm, releasing it like a pop when the song says "Pop Goes the Weasel."
# "The Wheels on the Bus" - Children can move around in a circle holding onto the parachute's edges, mimicking the motion of wheels turning round and round.
# "The Hokey Pokey" - Kids can stand around the parachute and follow the actions of the song, putting their left foot, right foot, and whole selves in and out of the circle.
# "Ring Around the Rosie" - This classic song is perfect for moving in a circle with the parachute, and when the song says "We all fall down," everyone can sit under the parachute together. 
# "The Itsy Bitsy Spider" - Children can use the parachute to make waves as they sing about the spider climbing up the water spout and the rain washing it out.
== Gallery ==
File:Barney and the kids playing parachute.png|Barney and the kids playing with the parachute in Barney's Happy Days with Friends
File:Spinning around with the Parachute.png|BJ and Baby Bop joining a game of Ring Around The Rosie with the parachute with their new friends
File:Baby Bop crawling under the parachute.png|BJ and Baby Bop playing Cat and Mouse
File:Parachute game 6.png|The Popcorn Game
File:Ring Around The Rosie.png|the first scene of the cancelled draft
== Appearances of the Parachute Moments ==
# Baby Bop's Fancy Day
# Parachute Fun
# Barney's Happy Days with Friends
# Baby Bop's New Friends
# Baby Bop's Magical Playground Adventure
# The Dreamy Canopy
# Baby Bop's Many Dresses
# Baby Bop's Teddy Bear
# Fun To Pretend
# A Colorful Windy Day
# Sharing with Friends
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