The Games from Streetplay.com - This is a site you really need to check out. It's crammed packed with interesting information on nothing but physical activity games! You can even see photos of how kids 'play' in other countries. Very interesting!

Games from Around the World - from schoolcarnivals.com. This is a very exciting site, listing tons of games from all over the world. If you want to have a school carnival, or even want to just have some fun activities without expense of equipment, this is a great site to get ideas. You'll find SOMETHING you'll like!

Traditional Children's Games from Around the World - Around the world, children have one thing in common. They love to play games. Discover how children from Venezuela, Mexico, Korea, China, Germany, and many other countries play different versions of the same traditional games such as jump rope, marbles, tag, top spinning, hopscotch, jacks, card games. See also games kids like to play in England.

Jump Rope Games - Jump Rope games have always been popular in countries around the world. One version of a jump rope game played with rubber bands connected together to make a long rope is played in many countries, including China, Colombia, and Indonesia. Check out these different versions of jump rope.

Jump Rope Games - Fun jump rope games for P.E. and recess.There is a game for every grade level and skill level. And they can all be played without a teacher turning the rope. These games make P.E. and recess fun while the children develop incredible endurance, agility, coordination, timing and dodging skills. A great way to start and end P.E. class. - source: site

Learning New Jump Rope Skills - This is a site with alot of very good information on different jump rope skills. Trying different methods of jump roping will help keep the exercise interesting! See also these jump rope games.

Tips for Jump Rope for Heart and Hoops For Heart events. This is a downloadable PDF document.

Activities for students with additional challenges
This site aims to provide teachers with some practical ideas so students with additional challenges can be included in Jump Rope. Adapted from the existing programme, the ideas are simple and where equipment has needed modification, the materials are found in any classroom or garden shed. - source: site

Inclusive JRFH Program Modifications - The American Heart Association provides some modifications so that all students can participate in a Jump Rope For Heart event.

Jumping Rope
by: Dr. Darrell M. Schreyer, D.C.
Research done has found that jumping rope to be very effective in improving cardiovascular fitness, as well as increasing strength and flexibility. According to studies published in Residents Quarterly, ten minutes of jumping rope is more effective for the heart then jogging for 30 minutes. Read the rest...

Jumping Rope - It's not just for kids Anymore!
by Mindi Boysen
The benefits of jumping rope Due to the fact that many people choose not to exercise because they feel they don't have time, jumping rope is the perfect match for our short and restricted leisure time. It is a great cardiovascular exercise utilizing both the aerobic and anaerobic systems of the body. It is a great cross-training alternative for people who have reached a workout plateau and are not seeing results. It also helps increase hand/eye/foot coordination for many sports. It is convenient, inexpensive, and a positive quick reinforcement of progress. Read the rest...

6 Reasons Why Jumping Rope is Good for Kids (even boys!) -  This site also includes some tips for jumping.

Check out some different jump rope techniques from the American Heart Association.

Blood Circulation Through the Heart - Kinesthetic Activity. This is a great game for young students that explains how blood flows through the heart.

In a Heartbeat - This is a fabulous demonstration idea for showing your students' pulse with miniature marshmallows and toothpicks.

Learning About the Cardiovascular System - This is a lesson for third graders about the heart and blood. A worksheet is included, and the directions for an interesting mix of candy blood are a part of the activity!

Your Beating Heart - grades 3 to 4. There are three lessons in this group. The first two provide students with the opportunity to learn about the circulatory system and conduct an experiment where they take their pulses after different types of activity. During the third lesson, a pediatrician explains how she checks a patient's heart and the ways that a healthy lifestyle (food and exercise) can keep students' hearts healthy.

The Heart and Lung Dance - grades K to 5. This lesson integrates with science.

Here’s to Your Healthy Heart! - Students learn the primary controllable and uncontrollable factors that put one at greater risk for developing heart disease, and how to make lifestyle choices that will encourage good cardiovascular and general health.

Food and the Digestive System - grades 3 to 5. Purpose: To learn about the digestive system. To begin to explore where nutrients come from, as well as their importance for particular tasks in the body. See also, Good Food, Good Health & Got Broccoli?

Healthy Choices for Kids - Provides a great deal of curriculum help for teaching about healthy lifestyles.

Planning a Healthy Menu Using the Food Pyramid - This lesson requires students to use their knowledge of the food groups to plan a healthy meal. The meal needs to include an entree, at least one side dish, and beverage. This lesson is an excellent culminating activity for a nutrition unit. See also Fat Counting Unit