Jumping

Physical Education

• The child has learned how to perform a basic jumping motion, using both feet to leave the ground and land back on the ground.
• They have developed coordination skills by timing their jumps and landing with control.
• They have improved their balance as they maintain stability while jumping.
• They have increased their leg strength and power through repeated jumps.

For continued development, encourage the child to explore different types of jumps, such as jumping on one foot or jumping over obstacles. They can also engage in jumping games with friends or siblings, like a jumping race or a game of "Simon says" with jumping movements.

Book Recommendations

• The Jumping Contest by Lisa Thiesing: A fun story about a group of animal friends who compete in a jumping contest to see who can jump the highest.
• Jump, Frog, Jump! by Robert Kalan: This interactive book follows the adventures of a brave frog as it jumps from one danger to another. It introduces children to different types of jumps in nature.
• Jumping Jack by Laurie Stansfield: Join Jack, a lovable kangaroo, as he jumps through the pages of this interactive book. Children can mimic his jumping actions while reading.