Chute and Trikes - Out With the Old, In With the New

Donna Tennis, Preschool

St. Philip Lutheran School

$1,946.35

It has been ten years since St. Philip has purchased tricycles and parachutes for their students to use during play. Plainly put, it's time to let them go! Over the years, these items have succumbed to the wear and tear of daily use by preschool and school age children. Tricycle pedals fell off a long time ago and a low-rider seat was cracked and repaired with duct tape. The tricycles often go unused. Parachute handles are torn, and some are only held on by a thread. This is why it is Mrs. Tennis' dream of replacing some of the worn out items with four new tricycles and a new parachute.

Teachers incorporate parachute play not only during physical education classes and recess, but also music class. There are many benefits to parachute play. It encourages cooperation and taking turns. Kids learn how to follow directions and move rhythmically. Riding a tricycle also benefits children's growth and development in many ways.

Fulfillment of this dream would bring excitement and a desire to readily use the parachute and tricycles once again, and thus enhance their overall development!