Hopscotch
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Description
A hopping game on a numbered grid where the child tosses a marker onto a square, then hops up and back skipping that square. Practises balance and hopping in number order.
What to prep
- chalk_or_tape
- marker
- space
Play guide
- 1Draw or lay out a hopscotch grid of numbered squares, some single and some side by side, on the ground.
- 2The player tosses a small marker so it lands on the first square.
- 3They hop through the grid in order, on one foot for single squares and two feet for side-by-side squares, skipping the square the marker is on.
- 4At the top they turn around and hop back, pausing to pick up the marker on the way.
- 5If they finish cleanly, they toss to the next number; a miss or a wobble passes the turn to the next player.
Success signals
Your child tosses the marker onto or near the target square and hops through the grid in order. They balance on one foot for single squares. They take turns and try again after a miss.
If it's tricky
Balancing on one foot is hard: Let your child hop on two feet throughout or hold your hand for the tricky squares. The toss keeps missing: Stand closer and aim for lower numbers first. They lose interest in the rules: Let them just hop the grid for fun without the marker.