Grade 2 Movement Activities Locomotion Skills – Jumping Notes

Movement Activities — Locomotion Skills

Subtopic: Jumping (Age 7) — Kenyan Context

Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

• Perform a two‑footed jump forward from a standing start with bent knees on take‑off and landing.
• Perform a one‑foot hop and land on the same foot (short distance).
• Demonstrate safe landing: knees slightly bent, weight on balls of feet, eyes forward.
• Show balance and control when jumping from low height (e.g., step or low bench).
• Work cooperatively in small groups, follow rules and take turns during jumping games.

Key Teaching Points (Simple)

• Feet together, bend knees, swing arms back.
• Swing arms forward and push with toes for take‑off.
• Look ahead, land softly with knees bent to absorb shock.
• Count “1‑2‑jump” to help timing for young children.
• Encourage gentle competition (who jumps farthest safely) and praise effort.

Suggested Learning Experiences (Step‑by‑step)

1. Warm‑up (5–7 minutes): light jogging on the spot, ankle circles, knee bends, arm swings.
2. Demonstration (3–4 minutes): teacher shows standing two‑foot jump, one‑foot hop, and safe landing. Use the phrase “bend, push, land” while showing.
3. Guided Practice (10 minutes):
   • Line up children on a soft surface or grassy field. Count aloud “1‑2‑jump” and have each child jump forward three times.
   • Progress to measuring simple distance with a marker (e.g., peel off a leaf or a chalk line) for a fun long jump activity.
4. Game 1 — Hopscotch (10–12 minutes):
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   Use chalk on the school ground. Children jump on one or two feet as the hopscotch pattern asks. Good for counting, balance and two‑foot/one‑foot jumps.
5. Game 2 — Jump the River (8–10 minutes): lay ropes or draw two parallel lines as river banks. Children must jump across the "river". Make it wider gradually. Encourage safe take‑off and landing.
6. Obstacle Relay (10 minutes): set low obstacles (cones, flat mats, low bench). Children run, jump over obstacle, and return. Focus on balance and safe landing. Work in small teams.
7. Cool down & Reflection (5 minutes): slow walking, gentle stretches. Ask children what they learned and one safety rule they will remember.

Assessment (How to know they learned)

• Observe 4–6 children individually: can they jump two feet and land with knees bent? (Yes / Needs help)
• Use a simple checklist: two‑foot jump, one‑foot hop, safe landing, follows rules.
• Short peer feedback: one child praises another for safe landing once per session.

Adaptations & Kenyan Context

• Use local play: include traditional games that require jumping (e.g., hopscotch, rope skipping).
• For children with mobility differences: allow assisted jumping (holding hands) or focus on arm swing and balance exercises.
• Adapt materials: use locally available items — sticks, bottle caps, leaves — for markers and measuring.