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Jump the line: a play idea for 2 year olds

Jumping with both feet together is a new skill for many 2 year olds. It takes about 5 minutes and uses tape.

Checked October 29, 2026.

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How to play

Jump the line2 year olds · about 5 minutes

You need: tape.

  1. Stick a line of tape on the floor.
  2. Show your child how to jump over it with two feet.
  3. Try jumping forward, backward and sideways.
  4. Add a second line and jump both.

Builds: moving and using hands. Jumping with both feet together is a new skill for many 2 year olds.

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