Everyone can get involved in recess with Helicopter. In this active playground game, players are challenged to jump over a jump rope “propeller.” But the hopping doesn’t stop there; players that get hit by the propeller must complete five jumping jacks to get back in the game. Helicopter gets kids hopping and having fun in no time!

DOWNLOAD RULES

Who: Grades K-5

Players: 8+

Time: 15+ minutes 

Where:  Hallway, classroom, playground, cafeteria, library, gym, auditorium 

Equipment: 1-2 long double dutch ropes

 

HOW TO PLAY:

  • Form a circle and stand 6 feet away from each other. 
  • This jump rope is the helicopter.
  • Jump over the helicopter every time it comes near your feet.
  • If the helicopter touches your feet, step back and do four lunges.
  • Rejoin the game.

 

FOR UNDERSTANDING:

  • What do you do when the helicopter comes near your feet?
  • What happens if the helicopter touches you?

 

GAME TIP:

  • Don't let players handle the jump rope.

 

INDOOR TIP:

  • Have more than one game going to decrease waiting time.

 

REP IT OUT!

EASY: Use one jump rope.

MEDIUM: Use two jump ropes.

HARD: Jump on one foot.