Lesson 3 – Jumping Down the Line

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  • Play games and warm up activities focused around jumping down a line with both feet together.
    e.g. jumping race, jumping relay, animal jumping, Red Light Green Light (see rules below)
  • Masking tape can be used to set up lines indoors or outdoors (can also use chalk outdoors)
  • This activity prepares jump starters for skipping in a long rope.

Red Light Green Light

  • One person calls out green light, yellow light, red light
  • Green light = jump fast
  • Yellow = jump slowly
  • Red light = stop
  • Stay on the line while you jump
  • Variation: jump on the green line at green light, yellow line at yellow light, and red line at red light
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Walk the line is a great balancing activity for toddlers and preschoolers