Game Description:
A childhood favorite!
Objective:
Try to jump over the rope as many times as possible!
Game Rules:
If you are individual skipping, you turn the rope for yourself and test out how many times you can jump rope!
If you are group skipping, assign 2 children to be turners and a few children as jumpers. The two children turning must turn the rope at the same time, while the jumpers must track where the rope is to jump over.
Saftey Considerations:
Make sure your shoes are tied!
Progression (optional):
Try different songs to keep the jumping tempo and add fun! For example, "Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear, turn a round. Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear, touch the ground. Teddy bear, teddy bear (add different movements here)"
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Videos:
Age:
4 to 6 years
7 to 9 years
10 to 12 years
13 to 15 years
16 to 17 years
Type of Activity:
Co-operative / Team Building / Ice Breaker
Multi-skill game
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
3 - 4 Leaders
Event staff
How Big of a Group is Needed:
One person
Pair
Small group (3-5 kids)
Medium group (6 - 15 kids)
Types of Skills Practiced:
Agility
Balance
Coordination
Hop
Jump
Track
