“Healthy as a leech, tough as a leech” – a saying from our ancestors still holds true today. Physical training for preschoolers is extremely important, especially activities that help develop physical strength such as the long jump. So how do we build a fun and effective 20-25cm long jump lesson plan for preschool children? Let’s find out!
Introduction to Long Jump in Preschool
Long jump is a physical activity that not only helps children develop physically but also trains their agility, quickness, and confidence. For preschoolers, a 20-25cm long jump is an achievable goal that helps them become familiar and gradually love this activity. Ms. Nguyen Thi Lan, a preschool education expert at Sao Mai Preschool in Hanoi, emphasized in her book “Fun Physical Activities with Kids”: “Long jump is not just a simple physical exercise but also a game that helps children discover their own abilities.”
Building a 20-25cm Long Jump Lesson Plan for Preschoolers
An effective 20-25cm long jump lesson plan for preschoolers should include the following steps:
Warm-up
- Let children run and jump freely to get used to the exercise space.
- Perform warm-up exercises for wrists, ankles, and knees.
Development Exercises
- Standing jump practice: Instruct children on how to take a run-up, jump high, and land on both feet.
- Long jump over a line: The line can be a rope or a straight line drawn on the ground. Encourage children to jump over the line with a distance of 20-25cm.
Movement Games
- “Little Rabbit Crossing the Stream”: Create a “stream” with rope or chalk, and the children will be “little rabbits” jumping across the stream.
- “Little Frog Catching Prey”: Place “prey” (small balls can be used) 20-25cm away from the starting line, and the children will long jump to “catch prey”.
Cool-down
- Have children walk gently and breathe deeply.
- Perform body relaxation exercises.
Some Notes When Implementing the Lesson Plan
- The teacher needs to observe and guide children to perform the movements correctly, avoiding injuries.
- Create a fun atmosphere, encouraging children to participate actively.
- Ensure safety for children during exercise.
I remember when I was teaching at Hoa Sen Preschool in Da Nang, there was a very shy boy who was afraid to participate in long jump activities. But after being encouraged by the teacher and participating in the “Little Frog Catching Prey” game, he became more confident and could long jump up to 25cm. Seeing his radiant smile, I felt so happy.
According to folk beliefs, letting children exercise outdoors and exposed to morning sunlight will help them absorb positive energy, be healthy, and grow quickly.
Further Suggestions
You can refer to other articles on the “TUỔI THƠ” website about physical activities for preschoolers such as: “Preschool Lesson Plan for Movement to Music”, “Movement Games for 3-4 Year Old Preschoolers”.
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Hopefully, this article will help preschool teachers build interesting and effective 20-25cm long jump lesson plans for children. Let’s join hands to help children develop comprehensively both physically and mentally. Don’t forget to leave a comment and share the article if you find it helpful!