Movement skills/concepts

Jumping for distance, in varying directions and levels, creative ways, and with others.

Set-up

Children are spread out in a defined grass or hard surface area.

Activity

Who can jump …? (or Can you jump …?)

• as quietly/loudly as possible
• forwards/backward
• from a small crouch
• very fast/slow
• in a straight line
• like a giant/frog
• as if you are on ice
• making a circle
• with a partner
• with legs and arms stiff
• keeping your arms out from your side
• with your legs apart
• and land with your feet apart

Variations

Add stationary objects: Can you jump … over a box, across a rope, through a hoop?

Combine actions: Can you jump quietly while making an ‘O’ shape?

Jump your own height: Measure your height on the ground using a marker. Try jumping in different ways to reach your height.