Let's Do This! Lily Pad Hop

DANNY Hey. I'm Danny and welcome to Let's Do This, where we will get active together.

Let's have a game of Lily Pad Hop.

In this activity, we are going to work on balance and control, rhythm and timing and jumping.

You will need flat mats or hoops. These will be your lily pads.

If you're playing outside, you can use some chalk.

This activity can be completed all by yourself.

But I have Louis here…

LOUIS Hello.

DANNY …to help show you how it's done.

Step one.

Lay out your lily pads in a straight line.

If you're playing outside, you can mark out your lily pads using chalk.

Remember, if you're going to play outside, get a grownups permission first.

Step 2.

Jump from pad to pad until you get to the end.

Now let's do this.

NARRATOR Too Tough?

DANNY To make it easier, try stepping instead of jumping between the lily pads.

Or bring them closer together so the distance you have to travel is shorter.

NARRATOR Go up notch?

DANNY Here's a couple of things you can try out to really challenge yourself.

Try setting up the lily pads in different places so you have to keep changing direction.

And if your balance is getting really good, try hopping on one leg instead of jumping.

Now you give it a try.

NARRATOR Danny’s Challenge

DANNY Okay. Here is something I want you to try for me.

Set yourself a time challenge.

Get someone to see how quickly you can complete the lily pad hop course.

Try a few times and write down your best scores.

How quickly will you be able to finish?

NARRATOR Final thoughts

DANNY I love lily pad hop.

It's one you can do all by yourself, or with a partner.

And really makes you think about your control and your balance.

What's your favourite game that requires balance?

NARRATOR Let's do this!