Game Description:
A great activity to introduce or improve the skill of jumping or hopping. All you need are pool noodles or something similar to jump or hop over.
Objective:
To jump or hop over all the noodles on the floor.
Game Rules:
Lay down several pool noodles on the floor and have the children line up single file. Have the first child in line jump or hop over all the noodles and then return to the back of the line. Encourage the children to take off on one or two feet and land on one or two feet.
Progression (optional):
Give the children a pattern to follow such as hop hop jump hop jump. Use an obstacle that is higher or wider than a pool noodle to make it more difficult.
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Age:
4 to 6 years
Type of Activity:
Skill instruction
Warm up/Cool down
Space Needed:
Large Space (Gym, Multipurpose Room, Playroom)
Medium Space (Classroom, Empty Room)
Small Space (Hall, Furnished Room)
Field / Park
Equipment Needed:
Low Key (Balls, Balloons, Skipping ropes, Hoops)
How Many Leaders are Needed:
Only 1
How Big of a Group is Needed:
Pair
Small group (3-5 kids)
Medium group (6 - 15 kids)
Large group (16+ kids)
Types of Skills Practiced:
Agility
Balance
Coordination
Hop
Jump
