Activity
Jump the River
Skill: Fundamental Movement Skills
Sports: Locomotor skills
Technique: Jumping
Class: Class 2
Skill: Fundamental Movement Skills
Sports: Locomotor skills
Technique: Jumping
Class: Class 3
Skill: Fundamental Movement Skills
Sports: Locomotor skills
Technique: Jumping
Class: Nursery
Skill: Fundamental Movement Skills
Sports: Locomotor skills
Technique: Jumping
Class: KG
Skill: Fundamental Movement Skills
Sports: Locomotor skills
Technique: Jumping
Class: Pre Nursery
Skill: Fundamental Movement Skills
Sports: Locomotor skills
Technique: Jumping
Class: LKG
Skill: Fundamental Movement Skills
Sports: Locomotor skills
Technique: Jumping
Class: UKG
Skill: Fundamental Movement Skills
Sports: Locomotor skills
Technique: Jumping
Jump the River
Learning Outcomes
Improve jumping and landing skills.
Enhance balance and coordination.
Foster creative thinking and problem-solving.
Description Of Activity
A line (or a taped "river") is placed on the floor, and children must jump over it without touching it. You can vary the width of the river to make the jumps easier or harder.
Variations
Use different materials to create a "river" (e.g., hoops or lines of colored tape).
Add obstacles to the course, such as pillows to jump over.
Coaching Tips
how children the proper way to jump by bending their knees and using their arms for balance.
Remind them to land softly to avoid injury.
Encourage children to challenge themselves by jumping further each time.
Equipment/Material Required
Tape or ropes (for the "river").
Soft objects for obstacles (optional).