Chocolate Cake Counting Jumps
Traditional skipping rhyme game where children count consecutive jumps while reciting the chocolate cake rhyme
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About This Activity
Traditional skipping rhyme game where children count consecutive jumps while reciting the chocolate cake rhyme
Quick Info
moderate
20
15m x 25m minimum
Equipment Required
Long skipping ropes
4-6 ropes (8-10 feet long)
Base markers
6-8 markers
Ropes
As needed
Markers
As needed
Suitable For
Year 2
Suitable Sports
Health Related Fitness
Activity Tags
Competition
Non-Competitive
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Skill Progression
Features
Interactive
Engaging
Fun
Skills
Timing
Body Control
Coordination
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Activity Type
Skill Game
Weather
All Weather
Intensity
Low Intensity
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