Frog jumps

Salto della rana · No known origin

Crouch down and jump with both feet onto a “lily pad”.

Age
3+ years3–6 years
Players
1+ players
Where
Indoors and outdoors
Time
~10 min

You’ll need

  • “Lily pads” laid on the floor: cushions or paper circles

How to play

  1. Lay cushions or paper circles out on the floor.
  2. The children crouch and jump with both feet from one to the next.
  3. Each time they land on a lily pad, they say “ribbit!”.

Safety

Always play these games with an adult watching, in a way that suits your child’s age and the surface underfoot. Keep games with small pieces (marbles, five stones, mangala) away from children under 3.

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