Jump on an Island
You will need: Mats, hoops, polyspots, or anything else you can think of to jump on!
How to play: Scatter gymnastics mats, yoga mats or hula hoops throughout the activity space as “islands”. Place the islands close enough so children can jump from one to another. The object of the game is the jump to all the islands without falling in the water (gym floor). After children complete the circuit, increase the distance between the “islands” slightly. Next, bring all the islands closer and practice different jumps jump off two feet and land on one, jump off one foot and land on two. Can use lines if you don’t have any mats!
Modifications:
- Use different sizes and shapes for your items, with different distances between them
- Practice hopping, by using one foot only
- Have kids create their own “Islands” by designing their own challenge
Introductory activity
Extension activity
- Helicopter
CURRICULAR COMPETENCIES
Kindergarten
Physical literacy
Develop and demonstrate a variety of fundamental movement skills in a variety of physical activities and environments
Develop and demonstrate safety, fair play, and leadership in physical activities
Healthy and active living
Participate daily in physical activity at moderate to vigorous intensity levels
Identify opportunities to be physically active at school, at home, and in the community
Identify opportunities to make choices that contribute to health and well-being
Grade 1
Physical literacy
Develop and demonstrate a variety of fundamental movement skills in a variety of physical activities and environments
Develop and demonstrate safety, fair play, and leadership in physical activities
Healthy and active living
Participate daily in physical activity at moderate to vigorous intensity levels
Identify opportunities to be physically active at school, at home, and in the community
Identify opportunities to make choices that contribute to health and well-being
Grade 2
Physical literacy
Develop and demonstrate a variety of fundamental movement skills in a variety of physical activities and environments
Develop and demonstrate safety, fair play, and leadership in physical activities
Healthy and active living
Participate daily in physical activity at moderate to vigorous intensity levels
Identify opportunities to be physically active at school, at home, and in the community
Explore and describe components of healthy living
