Jumping

Jumping Up

Proper form:

· Bend knees and hips

· Push off with both feet

· Arms up

· Land with both feet

Materials

· String or toy hanging from door frame

· Place a towel, piece of tape, piece of paper or some other marker under door for student to stand on

Lesson

· Have student stand on spot

· Jump up to touch object (can count 3,2,1 blastoff)

Jumping forward/distance

Proper form:

· Bend knees and hips

· Arms back

· Push off with both feet

· Swing arms forward

· Land with both feet

Materials

· Place 6 tape marks, paper plates, paper or other flat objects approximately 1 foot apart

· Have student start on the first object and jump to the next, etc.

· If outside, have student stand with toes at the edge of the sidewalk, facing the lawn.

o Have student jump as far as possible onto the lawn.