My CJR Story: Games Kids Play

My CJR Story


	*Looking backward...*

	Chinese Jump Rope found me as a child and once again, through my profession as a physical educator. The game is funny like that, popping up from generation to generation, verbally passed from one to another like a folk tale. Many thanks to those whose shared games sparked the idea for my book, possibly preventing the eventual loss of the game to the ages! Chinese Jump Rope is a challenging game played by anyone anywhere! The simple rules test the skill and coordination of all players. An elastic rope is the only equipment needed for play. The game is easily learned and always fun! Chinese children first played Chinese Jump Rope in the 7th century. Rediscovered by English children in the 1960's, Chinese Jump Rope remains as popular as ever. WIKIPEDIA GOOD QUESTION! Where did the game of Chinese Skipping come from? Sheila Coles, host of "The Morning Edition", interviewed Sheree Marty, author, Chinese Jump Rope, May 7, 2004, regarding this "Good Question!", a daily feature of the popular CBC.CA Saskatchewan radio show. Ms. Marty had the answer! Good answers to "GOOD QUESTIONS"!		Sheree S. Marty taught physical education for thirteen years. She earned her Master degree in Counseling in 2000 and has worked with elementary school children as a school counselor for the past nine years. *Here we go!!* *Check out my blog "Happy Jumping!" on MySpace!* Check me out!