INTRODUCTION

Relevance of the Theme

Motor Development: Hopscotch is a classic game that helps in the development of motor coordination, balance, and strength.
Integrative Physical Education: Integrates different physical skills, essential in Elementary Physical Education.
Socialization and Rules: Teaches children to play together, following rules and respecting each other's turn.

Tradition and Culture: An ancient game, present in various cultures, showing diversity and how games are passed down through generations.
Inclusion in the Curriculum: Part of the curriculum as a means to promote fun and educational physical activity.
Skill Building: Links the practice of exercises to pleasure, encouraging an active lifestyle from an early age.

Hopscotch Court: Drawing on the ground with numbered squares from 1 to 10 and a sky. Important for understanding the sequence of the game and improving spatial awareness.
Stone: Object used to mark the square that must be skipped. Teaches precision in throwing and is essential for progression in the game.
Jumps: One foot or two feet, depending on the court design. Works on balance, coordination, and leg strength.
Turns: Respecting the order of play. Teaches patience, taking turns, and encourages cheering for friends.

Balance: Ability to keep the body stable. In hopscotch, it is necessary to balance on one foot.
Motor Coordination: Ability to move the body with control and precision. Essential for jumping the correct numbers.
Muscle Strength: Using muscles to jump far or high. Important for jumping larger squares or reaching the sky.

Drawing the Court: Squares on the ground, each with a number. Step-by-step explanation of how to draw and the importance of each part.
Throwing the Stone: First, throw the stone at number 1. Then skip number 1 and proceed to the others. Details on how to throw and why you cannot step on the stone's square.
Jumping the Squares: Starting from square number 2, with one foot or two, depending on the square. Explanation of how to alternate feet and the reason for changing the style of jump.

Drawing the Hopscotch Court: Use chalk or tape to create the court on the ground. Elements like the "sky" and numbers from 1 to 10 are drawn linearly, and some squares may be double to jump with two feet.
Throwing the Stone: Development of aim and motor control to throw the stone in the correct square, ensuring it does not leave the drawing. The stone serves as a progress marker in the game.
Jumping Squares: Perform jumps alternating between one foot and two feet. When the stone is in a square, that square must be skipped, increasing the demand for control and movement planning.
Role of Rules: Understanding how following the rules contributes to a fair and fun game. Includes waiting for your turn, not stepping on the lines, and retrieving the stone correctly.
Skill Development: Identification of how hopscotch helps in the development of balance, motor coordination, and muscle strength, as well as notions of sequence and space.
Game Variations: Discussion on different hopscotch formats, with regional and cultural variations, showing the richness and adaptability of the game.

Multifaceted Learning: The game of hopscotch encompasses physical, social, and cognitive learnings, showing its educational value beyond entertainment.
Inclusion and Fun: Hopscotch is accessible to different skill levels, encouraging inclusion and overcoming personal challenges in a playful context.
Cultural Sharing: Recognition that hopscotch is a shared experience in various cultures, which highlights the importance of mutual respect and knowledge.

Drawing the Court: With colored chalk, draw a hopscotch court in the courtyard, including the "sky", and number the houses from 1 to 10.
Practice Throwing: Practice throwing the stone in different squares of the court, observing how the strength and direction of the throw affect accuracy.
Jumps and Sequences: Perform a round of the game, trying not to miss the jumps and complying with the game rules. Then, discuss in a group how each felt during the activity.