Boys of all ages love to play with soldiers. What game can there be without weapons, cars and special equipment? Of course, the soldiers will also need parachutes. So, how to make a parachute out of paper? From a simple leaf you can create three types of parachute: umbrella-shaped, standard quadrangular and with one propeller. You can make any of them, whichever seems more beautiful. Small umbrellas are suitable for toys; for equipment you will need to create something more voluminous and impressive.
Light parachute
To create it you will need thin paper, sharp scissors, some thread and special glue. Such a parachute from sheets is created in the following way:
- Take a white or multi-colored leaf. Using glue and small pieces of paper, glue a thread of identical length to each corner of the sheet.
- All 4 ropes are tied into a knot almost at the very bottom, and a cardboard square is attached or glued to their ends.
- The last stage: you need to bend the product first along one diagonal, then along the other, to create edges. That's it, the parachute is made, you just need to throw it into the air, where it will begin to open on its own.
How to make a play parachute with your own hands? an educational and methodological manual on physical education on the topic
Game guide for physical activity of preschool children
"Parachute"
Made
Educator
Afanasyeva Irina Mikhailovna
A play parachute is a bright fabric consisting of several colored sectors, with handles located in a circle. You can send soft, quiet ripples across the surface of the parachute, or noisy and stormy waves, depending on how you handle it. The uniqueness of the parachute and games with it does not need any introduction or advertising - a deployed parachute immediately gathers participants and spectators from all over the area. While most activities for children develop the muscles of the lower body, playing with a parachute mainly strengthens the muscles of the shoulders, forearms and hands.
By creating giant waves with a parachute, children improve their motor perception skills and develop a sense of rhythm.
Most parachute exercises involve using the shoulder and forearm muscles in an up and down motion. Running around the parachute and passing under it is also a significant part of the fun with this projectile. One of the most important features of parachute games is that participating in them does not require any special skills or coordination of movements.
The parachute has a diameter of 3 meters. To play with a parachute you need at least 8 people, or better yet 10-15, then everyone will have enough hands and everyone can enjoy the game. The parachute leaves no one indifferent; one-year-olds and 10-year-olds enjoy it equally, and parents cannot help but smile when looking at the happy faces of their children.
Production of the game manual “Parachute”
In order to sew a game parachute with a diameter of 3m you need:
- Lining fabric 5 (4) colors 150 cm wide, 1 m each
- Tapes 1 cm wide - 4 meters
- 2 Felt circles with a diameter of 9-10 cm.
- Threads
When finished, the parachute is a flat umbrella with 10 (8) sectors
- A 1m piece of fabric 150cm wide is folded in half along the width of the fabric. Sewn along the edge (it turns out to be a pipe). Then it is cut diagonally, and we get two wedges, one whole, and the other with a seam in the middle. Thus, all the wedges are cut (10 pieces)
- After this we begin to assemble the parachute. For beauty, we alternate between whole and seamed wedges.
- In the middle we sew felt circles on the front and back sides to hide inaccuracies when joining the wedges.
- From a strip 1 cm wide, cut into pieces 20–25 cm long, 20 pieces. We burn the edges of the ribbons with a lighter so that they do not crumble and sew on the handles at the joints of the wedges and in the middle.
- Now you can enjoy the game!
What and how you can play with a parachute...
How to play with a parachute? Here are some possible games.
WIND.Children grab the handles of the parachute, and smoothly raise and lower it, and enjoy the wind that flies out from under the parachute. At the same time, to synchronize movements, it is good to say: - They raised it high, high, and now they lowered it low and low! And now they raised it high and high again, And again they lowered it low and low!
You can tell a poem about the wind.
SEA AND WAVES.
This game is suitable for any age, it helps to both activate the group and calm it down. We start with small waves, then swing the parachute more and more, create a storm, then gradually reduce the waves, saying that the wind has become weaker, the waves are calming down, and the sea is calm.
HOUSE-TEREMOK. Parents and older children grab the handles of the parachute and smoothly lower it, then lift it high and let the parachute fill with air. At this moment, the children run into the house and sit there. This game is suitable for little ones, from one and a half to two years old. You can invite not all children to the house, but one at a time, it will be a great game for getting to know each other. Moreover, if there is more than one Vanya in the group, then we will immediately see all the children with the same names. -We’re opening the little house, Vanya, Vanya, come in! And look out the windows. Now get out and invite Andryusha!
FUNGUS. Everyone holds on to the handles of the parachute and smoothly lifts it three times, and on the third time everyone, without releasing the handle, goes inside the parachute, and it smoothly falls on top of everyone. The breeze is blowing and blowing, Come under the fungus!
Merry-go-round. With a parachute, you can play many round dance games with movement in a circle, slowing down and speeding up, for example, in a carousel. Barely, barely, barely The carousel started spinning. And then, then, then All run-run-run! Wait, don't rush, stop the Carousel! Sparrows, go home! Adults raise and lower the parachute, and under it children sparrows jump on two legs, flapping their wings. When the command “fly out quickly” sounds, all the children run out from under the parachute, and then at the command “sparrows, go home” they all fly back, trying not to hit or drop anyone while running. Among the white doves, a gray sparrow jumps. Among the white doves, a gray sparrow jumps. Sparrow-bird, Gray shirt, Fly out quickly! Run out, don't be shy! They flew, circled, and came back. Sparrows, go home! Red in, blue out
The parachute is great for active outdoor games with simple rules. For example, you can announce that children can only enter through the red sector, and exit opposite, through the blue, and run back from outside the parachute, so that there are no collisions inside. Adults raise and lower the parachute, and children run in from the red entrance, and run out where the blue exit is, if they were not touched by the parachute. If the parachute has already dropped, then the children stop and wait for a new day.
SNOWDRIFT. In this game, all children must hide inside under a parachute when they hear the word “snowdrift.” Adults raise and lower the parachute, swinging it a little, and children run around, or run inside, then run out again. At the word “snowdrift” the parachute is lowered. The wind blows and blows in the forehead, and blows up a large snowdrift. An apple on a saucer
For this game you need a parachute and a large light ball.
The team unites, pulls the parachute, then begins to gently swing the parachute, trying on the one hand to help the ball roll along the parachute along the edge, on the other hand, making sure that the ball does not fall from the parachute. This game is designed for older preschoolers and schoolchildren; it requires a lot of teamwork and active interaction.
FUNNY BALLS. This game requires a lot of small foam balls that can bounce on a parachute. All players hold the parachute by the edge, stretch it, and then create waves so that the balls bounce over the parachute. At the same time, we try not to drop the balls from the parachute, and ask the children to bring the scattering balls and throw them back onto the parachute. This game causes great delight even among one and a half year old children. It is important when playing with children to keep the parachute low enough so that children can see the bouncing balls. CAT AND MOUSE This game requires a soft carpet or lawn to crawl on, and a large parachute. All but the two leaders hold the parachute by the edges. Both presenters take off their shoes, and both agree that they will not walk, but only crawl on their knees. The “cat” player crawls on top of the parachute, and the “mouse” player crawls under the parachute in a circle closer to the edge. At this time, all the other players sitting around the parachute create waves, and thus prevent the “cat” from seeing how the “mouse” moves under the parachute. The task of the “cat” is to notice and catch the crawling “mouse” through the fabric. You cannot go beyond the edge of the parachute.
DUCK-GOOSE.
In this game, the parachute acts as a smooth circle around which all players squat. The driver walks clockwise and strokes the person next to him on the head, saying: “Duck! Duck! Duck! Goose!" Once he has chosen the goose, he must run away from the selected player around the parachute. The Goose should jump up and run after the driver, and try to get rid of him before the driver runs and sits in the Goose’s place. If the goose catches up with the driver, he leads again. If the driver managed to run and take the place of the goose, then he becomes the new driver, and now he chooses a goose for himself.
WAVES. Holding the parachute together, players raise and lower it with quick, sharp movements, creating “waves.” Make sure players are raising the parachute rather than pulling it down. Alternate between calm seas and stormy waves. Use this activity to help students feel confident in playing with the parachute. Notice any manifestations of irresponsible behavior and stop them promptly.
SWING.
Performed in a sitting position. Students pull the parachute back and forth with calm, unhurried movements, similar to swinging on a swing.
SWAMP. Players sit on the floor in a circle, holding the edge of the parachute under their chin and stretching their legs straight out in front of them. When everyone is seated, everyone begins to repeat the name of their favorite vegetable. The hubbub produced by the players is reminiscent of the noise that occurs in a swamp at night. One player is chosen as a “merman” and climbs under the parachute. The merman carefully pulls another player by the legs, who disappears under a parachute and becomes a merman himself. The game ends when all participants are under the parachute.
SHARK IN THE SEA! One student is chosen as a “shark”, all other players create waves. The shark chases in search of its victims under the surface of the water (parachute). If a shark grabs someone's leg, the victim is sent under a parachute and also becomes a shark. Players swinging the parachute cannot release the parachute until they are caught, nor can they press the parachute to the ground to block the sharks' path. The game ends when there are too many sharks and too few people left!
ONE-ARMED RUNNING.
Additional equipment - music (optional) Have each player hold the parachute with one hand, moving the other to the side for balance. Start running in a circle in one direction, then change hands and running direction. A possible game option is to use music as a signal to change the running direction (i.e., the direction changes every time the music stops).
CLOCK FACE. Additional equipment - Stopwatch From the players holding the parachute at waist level, one participant is chosen - this is “noon”. A mark is made on the ground corresponding to its location. At the leader’s signal, everyone runs clockwise, continuing to hold the parachute. How soon can “noon” return to its original place? The task can be repeated for the group to try to improve the time shown.
TAKE-OFF AND GLANDING. At the beginning of the game, everyone holds on to a parachute laid out on the ground. At the leader's signal, participants quickly raise the parachute high above their heads and then hold it while it slowly lowers to the ground. There is no need to pull the parachute down; just hold him while he glides through the air.
UNDER THE CAP. Holding the edges of the parachute, fill it with air. While still holding the edge of the parachute, walk under it to the center and then back. You can also gather everyone in the center and release the parachute so that it smoothly descends, hiding all the players under it.
CHANGE OF LOCATIONS. Before the game starts, each participant must take hold of a sector of a parachute of a certain color (this is only possible if your parachute is multi-colored). In this game, each player will have his own color (for example, green, blue, red, etc.) The rules of the game are the same as in “Takeoff and Gliding”, while at the moment of the maximum rise of the parachute, the leader loudly calls any color. So, if the leader shouts “red,” everyone who is holding on to the red sector of the parachute must release the parachute and, after running under it, change places with one of the players on the opposite side. It doesn't matter whether the player ends up in exactly the same place where his partner was standing, as long as he runs under the parachute to the opposite side. While some of the players are under the parachute, the rest are slowly pulling the parachute down, trying to catch the game participants running under the parachute. If you managed to catch someone, help this player get out and let him find a new place near the parachute.
Option. Instead of the names of flowers, the presenter loudly calls the months of the year. Participants in the game, born in the named month, release the parachute and change places, running under the parachute. This game can also be played by counting in order from 1 to 8 or by naming the colors of the clothes the participants are wearing.
CAVE. Grab the edge of the parachute with both hands using an overhand grip and lift the parachute above your head. Take a few steps towards the center, filling the parachute with air. Free one hand. With your other hand, pull the parachute down over your head and behind your back. Sit on the ground, keeping the edge of the parachute close to the ground. Stay inside the parachute until air begins to escape from underneath it. After a while, raise the parachute, stand up and dive out from under the parachute.
CHAMPIGNON. Grasp the edge of the parachute with both hands using an overhand grip and fill the parachute with air. Pull the edge of the parachute towards the ground, keeping the air inside. This is how “champignon” is made.
RUN-GRAB. Place throwing bags, jump ropes, balls, etc. under the parachute. Count the participants by numbers. At the beginning of the game, all participants grab the parachute with both hands using an overhand grip and lift it high. Then the presenter calls the participant’s number and some item. The participant with this number rushes under the parachute, grabs the desired object and returns back before the air comes out from under the parachute.
ORBIT. Additional equipment -Big ball At the beginning of the game, place a large rubber ball on the parachute. The ball is a “planet”, the parachute is the “solar system”, and . Ask participants if they can make a planet orbit near the edge of the solar system without falling out of the solar system (falling from a parachute).
TOSSING THE BALL.
Additional equipment - Large ball Place a rubber ball in the center of the parachute. By raising and lowering the parachute, you can throw and catch the ball. Once the players have mastered the task, try adding a second ball.
POPCORN.
Additional equipment - Lots of small balls With the parachute laid out on the ground, pour 100 (or more) small balls onto it. Then, at the leader’s signal, all participants must stand by the parachute, lift it and “slam” the parachute (make a quick up and down movement) so that the balls rise into the air. (Caution: Do not allow the group to pull on the parachute - it may break.) Continue “cooking the popcorn” until all the balls pop out.
Option In addition to or instead of the balls, you can throw a large rubber ball, some comets, other large (but light) objects, and even a water balloon or two!
Information taken from the site https://earlystudy.ru/fizicheskoe-razvitie-2/igrovoy-parashyut
Umbrella parachute
How to create a product if you want to do something unusual? To do this, you will need to acquire auxiliary materials. You will need the same scissors, a small stick about 30 centimeters long and no more than a centimeter in diameter, paper rings, thread, paper or light material (silk will do). Step by step creation:
- First, you should glue a paper ring onto the stick, placing it on the border of the upper third of the entire length of the object.
- Then you need to glue a second ring with a huge diameter so that it can move smoothly. It is to it that future cables - threads - are attached. In order for them to hold well, you need to create a third ring and attach it on top.
- Next, an even circle is cut out of the material, its center is attached with a pin to the end of the stick.
- The main cables need to be attached around the circumference of the entire parachute.
Paper craft
It’s worth starting with a simple product. A simple paper parachute is very easy to make. To work you will need the following:
- Thick napkin and paper sheet.
- Strong threads for knitting.
- Gingerbread toy.
- Scissors.
Take a napkin or cut out a square from a prepared paper sheet. From the main skein of thread, cut four pieces thirty centimeters long. Tie the resulting threads to each corner of your paper square. Tie the remaining loose ends with a knot. Cut another piece 15 cm long from the skein of thread and tie it to the already created knot. Using an auxiliary thread, tie on your parachutist (kolobok). This beautiful parachute is ready for play.
Product with propeller
There are also unique types of equipment. For example, a parachute with a propeller. This model is one of the most difficult. To create it, you need to take a simple nylon stocking, a small steel wire and a standard softer wire.
The steel part is bent into two parts, and then these parts are bent in the form of an arc. The ends need to be crocheted. A soft part must be wound around the ends of the wire.
The curved part of the arches must be wrapped with nylon. From paper you need to make a flag and a figurine of a soldier who will descend with a parachute. All that remains is to make a sling, with which you can launch the created parachute.
How it works
Please note: the head fairing is attached to the plastic bottle using a nylon thread. The free end of the elastic band, which is attached to the parachute, is attached to it.
The upper part of the rocket is simply installed on a plastic bottle and is not secured in any way. When the rocket is launched, the head fairing easily separates and releases the parachute.
You can see details on how to make a parachute from a garbage bag below in the author's video.
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Whatman paper products
Once you understand how to make a parachute out of paper, you can quickly learn how to create more beautiful models. For one of them you will need a piece of whatman paper, pencils or light paints, sharp scissors and threads, a simple plate and a soldier who will fly with it. First, a plate is outlined on a piece of paper.
It turns out to be a simple circle, from which you need to cut out a sector of fifteen degrees. Now that the blank has been created, you can decorate it with various designs or patterns. The brighter the better . When everything is dry, you need to create four holes around the entire circumference, and glue the circle itself so that a dome comes out. You should thread the cables into the cut holes, tie them in a knot, and wrap them around the soldier figurine. That's it, you can start.
What is so wonderful about the cartoon “pieces of paper”
This cartoon is interesting, informative and educational. The main advantages of the cartoon:
- The episodes are fast, one lasts only five minutes - the strain on the children’s eyes will not cause harm.
- Each series includes a master class on creating paper products. Such hobbies develop the child’s fine motor skills and contribute to their full development.
- The cartoon gives inspiration to children.
Of course, I want to make the cartoon characters themselves, because their story is memorable. To create them you will need thick multi-colored cardboard and felt-tip pens to make the faces. From a blue leaf you can make the main character - Aristotle the smart moose. If you want to amuse your child, then after creating a cartoon character, you can start voicing him.
