Jump Rope has been around for ages, and so has this team building variation. In Group Jump Rope, group members try to get through a series of jump rope challenges while having a great time. This activity reinforces the old adage "motion creates emotion" as your group moves, jumps, and enjoys the fun.

In the following module you will learn how to properly set-up and facilitate the activity and then if you wish, move students through an academic and/or social skills development reflection experience.

*This activity has been adapted from the Team Building & Group Development CD-ROM of The Inspire! Youth Series from LearningChange, LLC.

Ages
Group Jump Rope can be facilitated with any age group with slight modifications.

Group Size
This activity can accommodate any size group.

Setting
Any flat surface.

Duration
This activity should take about 20-30 minutes to complete with your group. Budget more time if you wish to go into depth by using any of the extension activities or questions.

General
In this activity, some of the things you will inevitably notice include:

• Students will be physically active (running, jumping, walking) for 10-15 minutes.
• Students will use coordination and planning skills to find success.
• Students will encourage each other and build a supportive environment for the entire group.

Academic Standards & Asset Development
For specific academic and social development lessons for this activity, see the Academic Extensions and Social Extensions sections in this module.

This course will walk you step-by-step through the process of setting up and leading this activity, as well as facilitating the conversations and lessons after the experience.

Begin here and move from section to section, and be sure to download and print the activity's PDF Quick Reference Guide and any handouts as you prepare for your event.

Budget about 5-10 minutes to walk through all sections and view all video and written instruction for this course.