Why Every School Should Bring Skipping into the Curriculum

With children spending more time sitting down than ever before, schools are always on the lookout for simple ways to keep them active, engaged, and happy. Skipping is a brilliant, low-cost, and fun way to boost playtimes, PE lessons, and overall wellbeing. Here’s why every school should get their pupils skipping!

Kids Aren’t Moving Enough – Let’s Change That!

Modern life has made it much easier for children to spend time indoors, and many aren’t getting the daily exercise they need. This can lead to lower energy levels, poor concentration, and even struggles with mental health. The good news? Schools have a fantastic opportunity to turn this around - and skipping is one of the easiest ways to do it.

The Benefits of Skipping in Schools

1. A Fun and Effective Full-Body Workout

Skipping gets kids moving from head to toe, improving their heart health, stamina, and agility. Plus, all they need is a rope - no fancy equipment required!

2. Improving Focus and Learning

Active children tend to be more focused in lessons. Skipping boosts circulation to the brain, helping kids concentrate better, retain information, and perform well in school.

3. Supporting Mental Wellbeing

We all know how good exercise is for lifting our mood. Skipping releases endorphins, helping children manage stress, feel more positive, and build confidence in their abilities.

4. Boosting Coordination and Motor Skills

Skipping helps children develop balance, rhythm, and timing - skills that are useful not just in sports, but in everyday life.

5. Encouraging Social Skills and Teamwork

Whether it’s skipping solo, with a partner, or as part of a big group long rope game, skipping brings children together, building friendships and teamwork skills in a fun and natural way.

How Schools Can Bring More Skipping into the Day

1. Start a Daily Skipping Challenge

A quick 5-minute skipping session before lessons or at break time can wake kids up and get them energised for the day.

2. Set Up a School Skipping Club

Skipping clubs are a great way to encourage more movement outside of PE lessons, giving children a fun and social way to stay active. If you need tips on where to get started, we can help!

3. Make Skipping a Core Part of PE

PE lessons don’t need expensive equipment to be effective. A skipping-based session can help children build endurance, coordination, and teamwork - all while having a great time.

4. Organise a Skipping Event

Why not run a ‘Skip-a-thon’ or an inter-class skipping competition? These events create excitement, encourage participation, and get the whole school involved. Why not get your whole school involved with our National Skipping Day competition?

Bring Skipping to Your School with a Workshop

At Skipping Workshops, we make skipping fun, adaptive, inclusive, and inspiring. Our expert-led workshops teach pupils individual skipping skills, tricks, and team activities with long rope and double dutch, making fitness a joy for all abilities.

Book a Workshop Today!

Want to see the benefits of skipping in action? Get in touch to book a workshop and bring some energy, fun, and movement into your school community.