Jump, Leap and Hop

This week in PE our focus was on Jumping, Leaping and Hopping. We grouped these locomotor movements together as they  are commonly mistaken for each other.  We defined each of the terms and then practiced them throughout the week by playing games like: 

• Kangaroos Vs Lemurs
• Kangaroos Vs Fish
• Fish and Frogs
• Tsunami dance

Jumping is where we take off on two feet and land on two feet.
Hopping is where we take off on one foot and land on the same foot
Leaping is where we take off on one foot and land on the other foot.

Over the long weekend be sure to ask your child to show you how they hop, leap and jump! 

If they are having difficulty leaping and hopping it normally stems from lack of balance. Practicing balancing on one foot will help them leap and hop!