Let's get active and try I Can Jump Higher!
This jumping activity is suitable for children in Early learning and childcare (ELC) or Primary 1 (Early level Curriculum for Excellence).
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Learn how to take part in the I Can Jump Higher activity with help from primary school teacher, Danny Denholm.
DANNY: Hey, I'm Danny, and welcome to Let's do this, where we will get active together.
This activity is called I Can Jump Higher. This is a great game for developing your jumping power.
You will need a partner, sheet paper and sticky tape or animal stickers.
You can do this on your own, but I've got Lily to help show you.
Step one, place various animal markers on a wall which are higher than your height. Each should represent a different animal. Can you jump as high a monkey, a lion?
Step two, you then should stand side on and jump vertically, and mark where you hit the wall with one hand.
Step three, repeat this and see if you can move your marker up the wall.
Let's do this!
NARRATOR: Too tough?
DANNY: Too tough? Move the markers to a lower level which is easier to reach.
If you can't jump, why not try throwing a ball, aiming to hit the different markers?
NARRATOR: Go up a notch?
DANNNY: Want to develop your skills? Place the markers higher, giving you a greater height to jump. Can you jump as high as a gazelle?
You can hop or jump without driving arms up.
It is good for you to compare techniques and see which is most effective.
NARRATOR: Danny's challenge.
DANNNY: My challenge is for you to try to jump higher each time you complete the task.
NARRATOR: Final thoughts.
DANNY: Amazing jumping power on display today. Can you think of any other activities where jumping high might be useful?
NARRATOR: Let's do this!
What we will learn:
This activity can help young children develop their jumping power.
It is a great activity to help children with jumping and leaping in sports and activities like football, basketball, gymnastics, dance or trampolining.
What you need:
| Equipment | Alternatives |
|---|---|
| Paper and sticky tape | Stickers |
Remember to get permission from a grown-up before sticking anything on a wall.
Try it yourself
Follow these step-by-step instructions and give it a go!
Image caption, Set up
With help from a grown-up, create animal markers by drawing animals or writing their names on pieces of paper. You can use stickers if you prefer. Place them on a wall, making sure they are placed higher than your height. Remember to ask for permission to stick anything on a wall!
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Playing with a friend
Take turns jumping as high as you can and record your high scores. Who can jump the highest?
Encourage and support your friends to do their best!
Make it easier or harder
We are all unique and have different strengths and skills. Some of us may find some skills easier than others but we can all develop and improve.
You can adapt I Can Jump Higher to make it easier or harder. The most important things are giving it a go and having fun!
Make it easier
Try these tips to make the activity a bit easier.
- Lower the animal markers so it's easier to reach them.
Make it harder
Try these tips to make this activity more challenging.
- Place the markers higher so you have to jump higher.
Danny's challenge
Try and jump higher every time you complete the activity.
What is the tallest animal you can think of? Can you jump as high as a giraffe?
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