Remember jumping rope as a
kid? You did it just because it
was fun - not because it was great for your brain, released wiggles, developed
oral language, or gave you the opportunity to count and learn letters. Next time your class gets fidgety, have
them stand, get their imaginary jump ropes, and say some of these rhymes with
you. You can jump on two feet,
alternate feet, give a little kick, or make any motion you like.
Bubble Gum
Bubble gum, bubble gum in a
dish,
How many pieces do you wish?
If you jump to 24, you will
get an extra turn.
1, 2, 3…24
Cinderella
Cinderella dressed in
yella.
Went upstairs to kiss her
fella.
Made a mistake and kissed a
snake.
How many doctors did it
take?
1, 2, 3…8
A My Name Is…
A my name is (girl’s name
that starts with A).
My husband’s name is (boy’s
name that starts with A).
We come from (place that starts
with A).
And we sell (product that
starts with A).
B my name is…continue
thinking of words for other letters in the alphabet.
Teddy Bear
Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear, turn
around.
Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear,
touch the ground.
Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear, read
the news.
Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear, tie
your shoes.
Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear, go
upstairs.
Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear, sit
down in your chair! (This is a
good way to end.)
*Look online to learn other jump rope rhymes to teach your class.
*It might be interesting to have children interview their parents to see if they jumped rope when they were youngsters. Do their parents remember any of the rhymes they did as a child?
*Look online to learn other jump rope rhymes to teach your class.
*It might be interesting to have children interview their parents to see if they jumped rope when they were youngsters. Do their parents remember any of the rhymes they did as a child?