Lesson 1 - Skipping and Jumping Skills
Essential Skill Foundations
•Year 2
•Fundamental Movement Skills
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How can we use our bodies to jump and skip in different ways whilst staying safe and helping others?
Learning Objectives
- To develop skipping skills using a rope with control and rhythm
- To explore and perform different types of jumps with creativity
- To work safely within defined spaces whilst being aware of others
Key Outcomes
- Students will be able to skip using a rope with improving technique
- Students will demonstrate various jumping movements and shapes
- Students will show awareness of space and safety when moving
Equipment & Resources Required
Distributed around area perimeter for easy collection
Alternative: Long scarves, ribbons, or elastic bands
Kept with teacher for demonstration and group activities
Alternative: Resistance bands tied together
Scattered across activity area initially
Alternative: Floor spots, chalk circles
For tying to rope ends during pendulum activity
Alternative: Small soft balls, tennis balls
For dodgeball activity - must be soft and safe
Alternative: Foam balls, balloon balls
Positioned where teacher can easily start/stop
Alternative: Whistle for rhythm keeping
For boundary marking and obstacle course
Alternative: Markers, spots
Key Vocabulary
Jumping over a rope as it passes under your feet
The regular beat or pattern of movement
A rope swinging back and forth like a clock
The area around you where you can move safely
Using different parts of your body together smoothly
Skill Progression Pathway
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Prior Learning
- Basic jumping with two feet together
- Understanding of personal space
- Following simple movement instructions
Current Skills
- Developing rope skipping technique
- Exploring different jumping patterns
- Working safely in shared spaces
Next Steps
- Advanced skipping combinations
- Partner skipping activities
- Creating movement sequences
Milestone Indicators
Key Teaching Points
- Emphasise rope timing through consistent rhythm and watching hands of rope turners
- Focus on soft landings with bent knees in all jumping activities
- Maintain spatial awareness throughout by keeping heads up and watching for others
- Develop coordination through wrist action in rope turning rather than whole arm movement
- Build confidence progressively from supported rope activities to independent skipping
- Celebrate creativity and effort equally with technical achievement
- Use clear verbal cues and demonstrations to support all learning styles
Common Misconceptions
- Students often think they need to jump forward when skipping - emphasise jumping on the spot
- Many believe rope turning uses whole arms - teach wrist action for better control
- Students may think faster rope turning is better - emphasise steady, controlled rhythm
- Some students focus only on individual success - highlight cooperation and helping others
- Children often underestimate their progress - use positive reinforcement for small improvements
SEN Adaptations
ADHD
- Shorter activity bursts, clear boundaries marked, regular movement breaks between instructions
dyspraxia
- Larger, slower-moving equipment, extra practice time, simplified movement patterns initially
autism spectrum
- Clear visual schedule of activities, predictable routine structure, quiet space available if needed
visual impairment
- Use bright coloured ropes, provide verbal cues for rope timing, buddy system for spatial guidance
hearing impairment
- Visual demonstrations of all activities, hand signals for start/stop, written instruction cards
physical disability
- Seated rope turning activities, modified jumping using arms, wheelchair accessible pathways
Cross-Curricular Links
English
Following verbal instructions, learning new vocabulary, expressing ideas about movement
Maths
Counting jumps and rope swings, recognising patterns in movement, measuring distances travelled
Science
Understanding forces in jumping, gravity effects on landing, rhythm and timing concepts
PSHE
Cooperation and teamwork, building confidence, celebrating others' achievements, resilience in skill development
Teacher Guidance
Positioning
Move around perimeter during activities for maximum visibility, position centrally for demonstrations
Observation Focus
Watch for rope timing, landing technique, spatial awareness and cooperative behaviour
Intervention Points
Step in immediately for safety concerns, provide individual support for struggling students, celebrate good examples
Demonstration Notes
Use confident student helpers for demonstrations, show movements in slow motion first, emphasise key technique points clearly
Verbal Cues
- •'Watch the rope and time your jump!'
- •'Soft landings with bent knees!'
- •'Find your own space!'
- •'Turn with your wrists, not your arms!'
Safety Considerations
Space & Surface Requirements
Space Requirements
Minimum 20m x 15m hall space clear of obstacles with 2m boundary from walls
Surface Check
Non-slip hall floor clear of water, dust or debris, checked for holes or damage
Equipment Safety
Safety Checks
- •Check all ropes for fraying or damage before use
- •Ensure beanbags securely tied to ropes
- •Verify soft balls are appropriate size and softness
- •Confirm hoops have no cracks or sharp edges
Risk Management
Key Risks
- •Rope strikes to face or body during swinging
- •Collisions during travelling activities
- •Trips and falls from rope tangles
- •Impacts from balls during dodgeball
Risk Mitigation
- •Establish clear boundaries and spacing requirements
- •Teach proper rope handling before activities
- •Use only soft balls for throwing games
- •Emphasise controlled movements throughout
- •Clear equipment protocols for safe collection and storage
Supervision & Emergency Procedures
Supervision Points
- •Position for maximum visibility during rope activities
- •Monitor spacing during individual rope work
- •Watch for rough play during games
- •Ensure immediate response to equipment tangles
Emergency Procedures
Stop activity immediately, assess injury severity, apply appropriate first aid, contact office if serious injury occurs