Parachute play is educational in the widest sense
The basic concept of parachute play is constant throughout; a means to involve several people in an activity which is non-competitive, where everyone works towards a common goal and has fun! In recent years experts in the field have utilised this basic concept to help address some of the issues facing today's society.
Parachutes can provide a co-operative forum which helps break down some of the barriers and lables built up wihin peer groups and across cultures:
- Used for co-operative games, Playchutes can help develop a wide range of social skills
- They can help to mould a group into a working unit before progressing onto other projects
- They can be used to re-inforce topic material from a wide range of curriculum contexts
- They can be used for a wide range of therapeutic purposes
- They can provide for diverse physical exercise including dance and gymnastics
- Playchutes are a valuable aid in encouragine co-operation and social interaction in the early years and primary education
- For the elderly, Playchutes are a wonderfully motivational resource for exercise, movement and social interaction.
- They can be used as a tool to overcome language barriers and shyness
- The use of play parachutes can help address issues such as child abuse, bullying, truancy, racism and sexism in a non-confrontational manner
- A close group environment can be created by sitting on or under the Playchute when activities require quiet and concentration
- Playchutes can provide an attractive backdrop for Open Days and other significant ceremonies
Playchutes are available from:
| SeamStress Ltd., 23 Banbury Road, Byfield, Northants. NN11 6XJ Tel/Fax: [+44] (0)1327-263933 |
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You can e-mail SeamStress at: info@playchutes.com