Three Leaps Exploration Stations
Students rotate through stations learning cat leaps, scissor leaps, and split leaps with visual guides
Unlock the Complete Activity Library
Sign up free to access unlimited activities, complete instructions, and your personal locker.
What's included
- Complete activity instructions & timing
- Equipment lists & alternatives
- Variations & progressions
- Teaching tips & safety considerations
No credit card
Free forever
About This Activity
Students rotate through stations learning cat leaps, scissor leaps, and split leaps with visual guides
Quick Info
moderate
18
15m x 15m minimum
Equipment Required
Visual posters
3
Gymnastics Mats
6-9
Low apparatus
3 pieces
Era Posters
As needed
Apparatus
As needed
Suitable For
Reception
Suitable Sports
Gymnastics
Activity Tags
Space
Indoor
Medium Space
Competition
Non-Competitive
Features
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Teaching Focus
Differentiation
Skill Progression
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Activity Type
Skill Drill
Values
Perseverance
Cooperation
Respect
Skills
Balance
Agility
Coordination
Weather
All Weather
Related activities
Similar activities for the same sport
- Equipment Jumping StationsChildren explore different ways to jump using varied equipment including ladders, ropes, hoops, and low bars
- Gymnastics Shape JumpsCreating and holding clear body shapes whilst jumping to develop air awareness and control
- Sequence Building ChallengeProgressive activity where students create movement sequences incorporating on, off and over concepts
- Balance Challenge StationsChildren practice different balance challenges focusing on control and stability
- Cat Spring ProgressionProgressive practice of cat spring technique from floor level to springing over low objects, developing hand placement, hip drive and controlled landing
- Counter-Balance and Counter-Tension Three-Level ChallengePartners explore and create three distinct counter-balances or counter-tensions at different levels (low, medium, high) with at least one asymmetrical balance, developing trust and technical skill
- Gymnastics Music Station ChallengeSmall groups rotate through gymnastics stations, performing actions cards in time with varied musical pieces
- Partner Formation Sequence BuilderPartners create gymnastics sequences incorporating different formations and synchronized timing