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I have a small exercise trampoline. Now I can workout on mine and he bounces on his! It’s a perfect activity for us to do inside. -- Mother, Chicago, IL
Small, square trampoline with an attached safety bar for added stability. The trampoline has bungee cord action covered with a padded surface to prevent children’s feet from slipping between the cords.
Approx. Price: $99.95 Box Age Range: 3+ yrs # of Pieces: 1 Washability: Surface Wipe Storability: Bulky Directions: Simple Play Locations: Indoor Adjustability: None Levels of Play: One Level Batteries: None needed
Description
The activity of jumping on a trampoline helps combat childhood obesity.
Painted graphics on the jumping surface help a child position his body in the center for successful and safe jumping. The surface of the trampoline is red and the painted graphics are bright yellow.
The surface of the trampoline is red and the padded frame surrounding it is blue. This provides a clear visual boundary for the action.
The safety bar helps a child stabilize his body while he jumps.
The safety bar has a padded covering to aid in grasping. This also cushions a child if he inadvertently hits the top of the bar. Note: Only the grasping surface is padded. The vertical support rods are not.
The trampoline has padding that covers the bungee cord. This prevents a child from slipping through the bungee cord while bouncing.
The safety bar helps children gain confidence in active play. They are able to hold onto the bar for an added sense of security.
Bouncing up and down stimulates the limbic system which is a network of interconnected structures located deep within the brain, just above the brain stem. It plays an important role in human emotion, learning and memory.
The act of bouncing can help calm a child.
Jumping can increase core strength which, in turn, assists in digestion, circulation and breathing.
Jumping on the trampoline provides a whole body workout. This has been found to heighten concentration and focus for cognitive tasks presented after.
Skills
Gross motor skills are enhanced while jumping on the trampoline. Children who are blind or visually impaired need opportunities to build gross motor skills.
Children gain proprioceptive input from jumping. They are able to feel their joints and muscles as they relate to each other.
Core strength is increased as children hold on to the bar and jump.
Jumping on the trampoline gives a child practice in body movement and helps hone coordination skills.
Spatial awareness is heightened with continual trampoline use and has been linked to enhanced cognitive development.
Play Ideas
Play a game of, “Start-Stop” (similar to musical chairs). When the music starts a child begins to jump. When the music stops, the child must stop jumping. This can also help gradually increase stamina and duration by playing the music longer between stops.
Sing the song, “Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed.” Each time a monkey falls off the bed, have the child stop jumping and step off the trampoline.
Give the child verbal directions for how to jump – high, fast, slow. This activity also practices receptive language skills.
Adaptation Ideas
If the trampoline helps calm a child, allow him to use it when he needs to self regulate.
If a child is hesitant, have the child practice stepping on and off the trampoline, holding on to the safety bar, with you holding him at his waist. This will give a child extra support and a sense of security.
Description
The activity of jumping on the trampoline helps combat childhood obesity.
Jumping on the trampoline is a solitary activity.
Bouncing up and down stimulates the limbic system which is a network of interconnected structures located deep within the brain, just above the brain stem. It plays an important role in human emotion, learning and memory.
The act of bouncing can help calm a child.
Jumping can increase core strength which, in turn, assists in digestion, circulation and breathing.
Jumping on the trampoline provides a whole body workout. This has been found to heighten concentration and focus for cognitive tasks presented after.
This whole body workout helps direct energy in a positive way.
Jumping helps children who have autism or sensory processing difficulties gain much needed sensory input.
Skills
Children gain proprioceptive input from jumping. They are able to feel their joints and muscles as they relate to each other.
Jumping on the trampoline gives a child practice in body movement and helps hone coordination skills.
Turn taking, waiting, patience and negotiation skills can all be targeted when more than one child wants to use the trampoline.
Play Ideas
Give the child verbal directions for how to jump – high, fast, slow. This activity also practices receptive language skills.
Sing a song using the bouncing as the beat.
Play a game of, “Start-Stop” (similar to musical chairs). When the music starts a child begins to jump. When the music stops, the child must stop jumping. This can also help gradually increase stamina and duration by playing the music longer between stops. This activity helps children practice listening and responding to auditory cues.
Adaptation Ideas
If the trampoline helps calm a child, allow him to use it when he needs to self regulate.
If a child is hesitant, have him practice stepping on and off the trampoline, holding on to the safety bar, with you holding him at his waist. This will give a child extra support and a sense of security.
Have another child show how to get on, jump and get off. Maximum weight: 80lbs.
Description
The activity of jumping on a trampoline helps combat childhood obesity.
Painted graphics on the jumping surface help a child position his body in the center for successful and safe jumping.
The safety bar helps a child stabilize his body while he jumps.
The safety bar has a padded covering to aid in grasping. This also cushions a child if he inadvertently hits the top of the bar. Note: Only the grasping surface is padded. The vertical support rods are not.
The trampoline has padding that covers the bungee cord. This prevents a child from slipping through the bungee cord while jumping.
The safety bar helps children gain confidence in active play. They are able to hold onto the bar for an added sense of security.
Bouncing up and down stimulates the limbic system which is a network of interconnected structures located deep within the brain, just above the brain stem. It plays an important role in human emotion, learning and memory.
The act of bouncing can help calm a child.
Jumping can increase core strength which, in turn, assists in digestion, circulation and breathing.
Jumping on the trampoline provides a whole body workout. This has been found to heighten concentration and focus for cognitive tasks presented after.
Skills
Children gain proprioceptive input from jumping. They are able to feel their joints and muscles as they relate to each other.
Core strength is increased as children hold on to the bar and jump.
Jumping on the trampoline gives a child practice in body movement and helps hone coordination skills.
Action concepts of on/off, start/stop and up/down can all be introduced tangibly while a child jumps.
Counting can be reinforced as children or caregivers count each jump.
Spatial awareness is heightened with continual trampoline use and has been linked to enhanced cognitive development.
Play Ideas
Play a game of, “Start-Stop” (similar to musical chairs). When the music starts a child begins to jump. When the music stops, the child must stop jumping. This can also help gradually increase stamina and duration by playing the music longer between stops.
Sing the song, “Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed.” Each time a monkey falls off the bed, have the child stop jumping and step off the trampoline.
Give the child verbal directions for how to jump – high, fast, slow. This activity also practices receptive language skills.
Adaptation Ideas
If a child is hesitant, have him practice stepping on and off the trampoline, holding on to the safety bar, with you holding him at his waist. This will give a child extra support and a sense of security.
Have another child show how to get on, jump and get off. Maximum weight: 80lbs.
Description
The activity of jumping on a trampoline helps combat childhood obesity.
The safety bar is angled slightly towards the child for easier access.
The safety bar and size of the trampoline give children with physical limitations the opportunity to jump at their own pace and with assistance.
Painted graphics on the jumping surface help a child position his body in the center for successful and safe jumping.
Jumping can increase core strength which, in turn, assists in digestion, circulation and breathing.
The safety bar helps a child stabilize his body while he jumps.
The safety bar has a padded covering to aid in grasping. This also cushions a child if he inadvertently hits the top of the bar. Note: Only the grasping surface is padded. The vertical support rods are not.
The trampoline has padding that covers the bungee cord. This prevents a child from slipping through the bungee cord while jumping.
Bouncing up and down stimulates the limbic system which is a network of interconnected structures located deep within the brain, just above the brain stem. It plays an important role in human emotion, learning and memory.
Jumping on the trampoline provides a whole body workout. This has been found to heighten concentration and focus for cognitive tasks presented after.
Skills
Children work on hand grasp when they hold on to the safety bar.
Children gain proprioceptive input from jumping. They are able to feel their joints and muscles as they relate to each other.
Core strength is increased as children hold on to the bar and jump.
Jumping on the trampoline gives a child practice in body movement and helps hone coordination skills.
Action concepts of on/off, start/stop and up/down can all be introduced tangibly while a child jumps.
Stamina increases with continual use of the trampoline.
Spatial awareness is heightened with continual trampoline use and has been linked to enhanced cognitive development.
Play Ideas
Use the trampoline as a table for play. Place a toy on the surface of the trampoline and have the child kneel on the floor facing it. This activity can help children work on endurance during play as well as leg and core strength.
Have the child sit on the surface of the trampoline and bounce him slightly.
Adaptation Ideas
Give a child direct physical assistance by holding on his waist as he bounces.
One-Piece Unit
Easy to Grasp/Hold
Promotes Active Play
Soothing
Wide Age Range
Durable
Simple
Developmental processes promoted
Gross Motor
Proprioceptive Input
Coordinated Movement
Core Strengthening, Trunk Strength, Stability
Reaching/Arm Extension
Spatial Relationships e.g. Under, Over, On, Off
Hand and Finger Grasp
Action Concepts e.g. In/Out, Push/Pull, On/Off, Go/Stop
