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The New Parachute Games DVD  
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The DVD version is finally out and ready for you! This new DVD has the same games as the excellent, AWARD-WINNING video that you can read about below, but with these important additional features: * Immediate viewing access to any game desired via buttons for each game * A pdf file to print out of the descriptions of the games that you can use in games sessions * Enhanced clarity of picture that DVD offers order below |
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 If you have a play 'chute or are thinking of getting one, the New Parachute Games Video will be your most economical and useful educational purchase of any year. Presented are 20 games showing you what to do with a parachute (on the ground, that is!) in this professionally made tape, WINNER of a GOLDAWARD in the "HOW TO'S/INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO" category at WORLDFEST HOUSTON, and WINNER of an APPROVAL RATING by the COALITION FOR QUALITY CHILDREN'S MEDIA (KID'S FIRST). A few games are well known activities for beginners and to set up other games, but there are also unusual games that you probably have never seen before. Parachute Games are a great way to learn about cooperation,
self control, and a host of other physical and social skills - without
even noticing. That's because everyone is too busy having fun! The skills
are learned because they are a part of the games. It doesn't matter how
old, how strong, or how skillful you are, the emphasis is on teamwork
and doing the games well together. This video skillfully demonstrates
the games and shows the excitement of the participants. After seeing this
tape, you will agree that it is the best video yet made about parachute
games. Includes descriptive brochure with descriptions for each game.
Length: 25 minutes. Format: DVD or VHS To order within USA:
To order outside the United States and Europe: Click here to email us your order. Remember to include the item name, quantity, and whether you would like DVD or VHS format. For VHS, please specify NTSC (U.S.) or PAL (European) format. Also include the address you would like us to ship the item(s) to, and the email address where New Games can send you an invoice. The invoice will allow you to pay securely using Paypal. For a list of international shipping rates, click here.Watch a Sample!
Video samples: Each game on the video is 1 to
2 minutes long and includes a full explanation, demonstration, and is played
enough to show how it looks in action. What is shown here are glimpses of
a number of the games taken from the introduction with audio comment from
the same place. If you use the quick
download, the quality will not be very good but it will only take 1-2
minutes (if you are using a modem) and give you an idea of what the game
looks like. The slow download will
give you a much better resolution but will take 3-5 minutes if you are using
a modem. You will need QuickTime Player to view the samples. If you
do not already have it, click
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Reviewed in School Library Journal, April 2002: THE NEW PARACHUTE GAMES VIDEO Videocassette. Color. 25 min. with instruction sheet, New Games. 2001. $29.95 ($6 s/h). Dale LeFevre leads a group of children through 20 different activities that require the use of a parachute. He introduces the video by talking about parachute games and how they foster cooperation and teamwork among children. Some of the activities require the use of other equipment, including balls. LeFevre provides instructions for each game and performs it with a group of school age children at a playground. The directions are clear and easy to understand. The different games feature varying groups of multicultural kids. The activities range from the familiar waves, where children simply shake the parachute (which could tie in to an oceanography unit), to the big bang in which children can send balls flying into the sky. It is clear by the shouts of delight that the children are having a great time. The video quality is grainy at times. Viewers wanting more background information and theory should check out some of LeFevre's books, including Parachute Games (Human Kinetics, 1995). This video would be useful for educators and childcare providers interested in using parachute games as a part of their curriculum. -Maren Ostergard, Bellevue Regional Library, King County Library System, WA back to top of page |
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