“Exploring the Jump.” Each child has one skipping rope, finds a space,
and lays out the rope in a straight line. Invite the children to explore
different ways to jump over their rope and land on the other side
without falling down. Move around the activity space and observe, but
allow them time to explore different jumps at their own pace. Emphasize
that a good jump is landed with control. They should not fall down
when finishing their jump. Encourage them to try different jumps: