Classic kids’ jump rope songs and rhymes

• Cinderella. Cinderella is a counting rhyme.
• Down the Mississippi. Add a bit of a challenge to this classic state-inspired jump rope rhyme by spelling out M-i-s-s-i-s-s-i-p-p-i as the kids skip.
• Miss Mary Mack.
• Fuzzy Wuzzy.
• Mabel, Mabel.
• Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear.
• 7-Up.
• Texaco Mexico.

What is the Korean game elastics?

A children’s game consisting of hopping over an elastic band or winding the band on players’ legs along to songs. Gomujul Nori is played with rubber bands today, but it is believed to have been originally played using straw ropes.

What are some chants for jumping rope?

Jump Rope Chants. 1 Jump a Rope. This chant is sung to the tune of “Row, Row, Row Your Boat.”. Each time the song is sung faster and the jumper must jump without missing 2 Skipping Feet. 3 I Like Coffee. 4 Ice Cream Soda. 5 Lady, Lady Touch the Ground.

What are some good jump rope rhymes?

1 Cinderella. This is possibly the best known of all jump rope rhymes. 2 Apples and Pears. Kids seem to find this one super fun (especially the kicking part). 3 K-I-S-S-I-N-G. This is another well-known classic. 4 I Like Coffee. 5 Ice Cream Soda. 6 Teddy Bear. 7 Spanish Dancer. 8 Miss Lucy.

Where did jump rope come from?

Jump rope chants, rhymes, and songs have passed down through generations orally. Many originally came from Germany and England. Some make little sense; this author admits liking the words and rhymes but being unaware of meanings when playing as a child.

How do you play jumping rope?

Jumping rope, traditionally a game played exclusively by girls, dates back to the 19th century. Two players hold the ends of a rope and turn it in a circle. The rope can be either long or short. One can either purchase a rope with handles at each end, or simply use any strong rope or cord.