We are jumping for joy with excitement around here.
When the excitement can not be contained any longer...we do Jumping Jills (aka Jacks).
At this initial stage, it is done on the cues of 'soldier', pause, 'Jill'. The soldier position is standing tall with a comfortably straight posture. The Jill (or Jack) position is arms out to the side like a star as are the legs, except that the knees are bent. Bending the knee and keeping it soft and well oiled is much kinder to the joint - a good habit to get into.
Little brothers posting balls under legs is an optional extra.
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I am having a little break until Wednesday the 29th September. Until then, happy jumping!
This is a brilliant blogspot.It is user-friendly and the comment that 'you are your child's first PE teacher' is as surprising as it is true. I hope that understanding this enables many many mothers to take advantage of the cleverly thought out, yet simple activities that have the potential to develop a child toward healthy habits and physical skills that will open the door to agility and strength.
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