Size Options:

• 5-foot Play Parachute: at 60″ in diameter with eight handles, this is the perfect size for smaller groups or classes.
• 2.5-foot Play Parachute: at 30″ in diameter with four handles, this size is ideal for one-on-one sessions or small groups of 3-4 people.

The smaller and more manageable size allows you to have all of the benefits and fun of a parachute without being overstimulating. Another benefit of the smaller sizes is that you can practice and target specific skills for individuals more easily than you could with a large parachute and a large class, while still making it a fun group activity.

A few of the benefits of parachute play are:

• Gross motor skills
• Coordination and balance
• Teamwork
• Social interaction
• Listening and following directions
• Cognitive skills
• Rhythm

For some song and activity ideas to pair with the 5-foot play parachute, check out this blog post: Best Parachute Activities and Songs. 

Cleaning Your Play Parachute:

Bear Paw Creek’s parachutes can be machine-washed on a gentle cycle with cold or lukewarm water and mild detergent. Avoid using harsh chemicals like bleach or fabric softeners, as these may cause discoloration and damage over time.

Air-dry the parachute or use a low heat setting in the dryer to prevent damage; never iron. Our preferred method is air drying! Our parachutes come with a drawstring storage bag; the drawstring bag can also be machine-washed following the same instructions.

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Tuneful Teaching Music & Movement Kit

Music & Movement Kits give you everything you need for a successful learning experience in music class and at home!

Each “Tuneful Teaching Music & Movement Kit” includes a rainbow of colors ***(instrument colors may vary according to availability):

• green rhythm sticks
• orange bean bag
• yellow castanet
• red tambourine
• blue maracas (2)
• teal/purple hoop streamerOptional: high quality “stand-uppy” tote bag in a variety of colors — Made in the USA!

Choose an option:

–  Music and Movement Kit with bag (colors vary)  MSRP: $38

–  Music and Movement Kit without bag MSRP: $30

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Back in 2008 I was privileged to make a bunch of tote bags for the Wisconsin Chapter of Music Therapy.  They were selling them for a fundraising.  Using one of my sister, Kathy Schumacher’s, favorite tote bag designs and adding a great embroidered pocket designed by her dear friend and mentor, Christine Henes.

Tote bag measures 12″W x 15″H x 7″L and is made out of durable nylon packcloth, lined with poly/cotton.   The handle design allows them to fall out of the way for easy access to your items.  Inside a 7×8″ pocket hangs with a nifty key loop.  Includes outer pocket with “Music Therapy Makes a Difference” embroidered on it.

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This tote bag can hold a full octave (or 8 Boomwhackers®).  The bag has a gusseted fabric bottom, a cord lock to keep the bag securely closed, shoulder strap, and features a mesh upper so that your instruments are visible. The outer zippered pocket is large enough to easily hold a set of Octovator Tube Caps, keys, wallet or business cards.  9″ x 29″ with an adjustable shoulder strap.  The pocket measures 6.5″ x 8″ x 2″. It is machine washable. ***Instruments not included.

Michelle Erfurt, the creator of the Boom Tote says, “I happen to have a standard set of Boomwhackers® but had a hard time carrying them around. So, I made the Boom Tote. I guess the saying “Necessity is the mother of invention” is true!   Thank you so much for checking out the Boom Tote. I know it will help you carry around your instruments.”

Boomwhackers® and Octovator are registered trademarks and these products are manufactured and distributed exclusively by Rhythm Band Instruments, LLC of Fort Worth, TX

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Are you tired of losing guitar picks? Here is a great way to keep them in place. The guitar pick pocket holds up to twenty guitar picks in a gusseted pocket with a velcro flap. It folds like a wallet and attaches to any 2 1/4″ strap. Open dimensions are 6″ wide by 3″ high. The pocket measures 2 inches x 2 inches.

Made out of durable 1000 denier nylon, this will be sure to last you many years.

Use it to keep your guitar picks organized or turn it into a functional fine motor task by giving clients the responsibility for opening the pocket and choosing their guitar pick.

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This tone chime was thought of and designed with the traveling music therapist and music educator in mind. It is made of quality nylon backpack cloth (which is durable and water resistant) as the outer shell, with soft twill for the lining.  The roll up case holds nine tone chime instruments (or other instruments of your choice) and rolls up for convenient storage. We have improved the tie system with a draw cord and cord lock to make this case even more user friendly.  Colors will vary with available stock.

This is a safe and convenient way to carry a few chimes when you need them.

When fully opened it measures 27″ high x 28″ wide and each pocket is 3″ wide. Fold the top half over the tone chimes, roll it up and close with our drawcord and  cord-lock closure.  It has also been known to carry mallets, drum sticks, woodcarving tools, and knives!

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