Jump Rope

Today is a beautiful day to be outside, grab a jump rope and head out! Using a jump rope, how would you turn this activity into a two person game where both participants have to think?

There are many different ways to use a jump rope, but the most important things to remember are:

1.     Each participant (parent & child) needs to feel important in the game

2.     Each participant needs a job or a role to help the came continue on

3.     Have fun and enjoy spending time together

Start by using one rope and laying it straight across the ground. Bring your child to one end of the jump rope and go stand at the other end. Reach down and pick up your side of the rope. Look at your child directly so he/she knows that they should pick up their side as well. By working together, spin the jump rope around in a circle.

What variations could you add to this simple activity? Could you change the speed you are spinning the rope or how big your circles are? What changes could you add? Could you add in another participant to jump over the rope in the middle?

We hope you enjoy this activity with your child. Please email us with any questions or any feedback that you have.