Game Description:
In this activity it is time to practice your jumping, hopping and leaping!!
Objective:
The goal of this activity is to practice and learn the differences between jumping, hopping and leaping
Game Rules:
Set up hoops on the floor with enough distance in between them to make it challenging for the children yet not too far apart. Have the children move through the hoops in different ways, for example have the children jump through the first three hoops with two feet then hop in the next ones. A variety of sequences can be used to practice the skills of hopping, jumping and leaping.
Adaptations (optional):
Changing the sequence after running through it a few times keeps the children interested in the activity. Be sure to include jumping, hopping and leaping! If you have a large group more than one row of hula hoops can be set up.
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Age:
2 to 3 years
4 to 6 years
7 to 9 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
2 Leaders
How Big of a Group is Needed:
One person
Pair
Small group (3-5 kids)
Medium group (6 - 15 kids)
Large group (16+ kids)
Types of Skills Practiced:
Balance
Coordination
Hop
Jump
