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How to Draw Hop Scotch

There are many different styles of hop scotch grids that may be used to play the game. The eight-squared grid is a simple pattern that even a child could draw. You play hop scotch by throwing a marker into one of the grid's squares. The player hops over the square with the marker and continues hopping until the end of the grid is reached. Make sure that only one leg is used on single squares and both legs are used for double squares. Hop scotch is a game that can help your kids develop balance and gross motor skills.

Things You'll Need

Large area of sidewalk
Chalk

Instructions

- 1
  Draw a 1- by 1-foot square onto a large area of sidewalk. Label this square "1." Draw the same size square number 2 directly to the top of square number one and label it.
- 2
  Draw a double square above number 2. Line the center of the squares directly over the middle of square number 2. Label these number 3 and 4.
- 3
  Continue drawing the grid by adding a single same-size square next. Label this square number 5. Place squares number 6 and 7 as a double unit above square number 5.
- 4
  Finish the hop scotch grid by adding and labeling square number 8 to the top of your pattern.

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