Jump Joy Slides
Jump Joy
Let's Get Bouncing!
Find Your Fit
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Stand on the middle of your rope with both feet.
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Pull the handles up tight to your armpits.
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If they reach your pits, it's the perfect size!
ARMPITS
Ready to Jump?
Hands
Hold the handles near your hips. Keep them wide!
Heels
Start with the rope behind your heels.
Eyes
Look straight ahead at a friend or the wall.
Swing it High
Step 1: The Rainbow
Swing the rope over your head like a big, colorful rainbow.
Step 2: The Toe-Tap
Let the rope hit the floor in front of your toes. Tick!
The Bunny Hop
Keep your feet together like they are glued!
Jump just high enough for the rope to sneak under.
Land softly on your toes—no loud stomps!
Boing! Boing! Boing!
Watch the Pros
ACTION!
Embedded media
Watch how they keep their elbows in and jump small!
Pre-Jump Games
Snake in the Grass
Wiggle the rope on the ground like a snake. Can you jump over the wiggly snake without touching it?
Helicopter
Spin the rope in a circle on the ground. Time your jump to hop over as it passes your feet!
Oopsie Fixes
Too High!
Jumping like a giant makes you tired. Keep your jumps small like a mouse!
Wide Arms!
Keep your elbows tucked in. Pretend you are holding a newspaper under your arms!
Practice makes progress!
You Are a Pro!
Don't worry if the rope hits your feet. Every mistake is a chance to learn! Just reset, put the rope behind your heels, and try one more time.
Try
Repeat
Succeed
Grab a Rope!
Head to your spots and find your fit.
Jump Joy Teacher Guide
Jump Joy
Teacher Instructional Guide
Kindergarten PE
Lesson Objectives
- Identify and select a correctly sized jump rope.
- Demonstrate the "Ready Position" with rope behind heels.
- Perform a successful "Big Swing" over the head.
- Practice a basic two-foot jump landing on the balls of the feet.
Materials
- Individual jump ropes
- Cones for spacing
- Projector for slides
- Music (optional)
Presentation Script & Notes
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Introduction & Sizing
"Welcome class! Today we are becoming jump rope pros. First, we need to find our magic fit."
Key Action:
Demonstrate standing on the rope. Emphasize that the handles should reach the armpits. If it's too long, show how to tie a knot near the handle.
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Position & The Swing
"Ropes behind your heels! Let's make a rainbow over our heads. Don't jump yet—just let it tick the floor!"
Teaching Tip:
Use the cue "Tick-Jump." The rope ticks the floor, then the feet jump. This prevents students from jumping too early.
5-6
The Jump & Video
"Keep those bunny feet together! Watch how the pros do it in this video."
Play the YouTube video starting around the 1:00 mark for the basic jump. Ask students to spot the common mistakes mentioned in the video.
7-8
Games & Troubleshooting
"If you're having a hard time, try the snake game! Remember: small jumps, quiet feet."
Common Correction:
Students often jump too high (pogo jump) or use their whole arms. Remind them to use "wrist circles" and "low hops."
Differentiation
- Support: Practice without rope; focus on the "swing and step."
- Challenge: Try backward jumping or side-to-side "skier" jumps.
Quick Checklist
Can select correctly sized rope
Can perform a "big swing"
Attempts two-foot hop
Class Observation Notes
Write down names of students who need extra support or those who mastered the skill early.