Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will learn the basics of trampolining and have fun bouncing around!

Materials and Prep

• Trampoline
• Comfortable clothing
• Clear space around the trampoline
• Parental supervision

No prior knowledge or experience needed, just be ready to have a great time!

Activities

• Bounce and Count: Bounce on the trampoline and count each bounce out loud. See how high you can count!
• Simon Says Bouncing: Play a game of Simon Says while bouncing on the trampoline. Simon says "bounce high", "bounce low", "bounce in a circle", etc.
• Bounce and Spell: Spell out simple words while bouncing. Each bounce can represent a letter. For example, bounce for each letter in "cat".
• Animal Bouncing: Pretend to be different animals while bouncing - bounce like a frog, hop like a bunny, or pounce like a tiger!

Talking Points

• "When we bounce on the trampoline, our bodies move up and down like a big spring!"
• "Bouncing can help us exercise and have fun at the same time!"
• "Remember to always bounce safely and listen to the rules your parents set."
• "Isn't it cool how we can pretend to be different animals while bouncing? Let's try bouncing like a kangaroo next!"
• "Counting while we bounce can help us learn numbers and have fun at the same time. Let's count together!"