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Age range: 3-6
Theme Area: Learning to Try New Things
Related Episode: A Liking to Biking
Subjects/Skills: Perseverance; Creative Movement
Materials Needed:
Paper
Scissors
Directions:
Invite your child to play a game of Dragon Jump with you. First, cut out "dragon" footprints from pieces of construction paper.
Place the footprints on the ground in a path that will show when you have to hop, and when you have to jump. For instance, begin the path with two side-by-side footprints. That means you have to jump onto the two footprints. Then continue with a single footprint. That means you have to hop onto the one footprint.
The first time you play, make the path simple so that your child can easily accomplish the task. For instance, if your child is able to jump but not hop, you might make 5 jumps and 1 hop. Take a turn first, so that you can show her how to play the game.
If your child has difficulty hopping or jumping, help her practice and coach her by breaking the tasks down into steps.
As you continue playing "Dragon Jump" make the paths more and more difficult so that your child will have opportunities to practice her new skills.
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