Hopscotch

usgb/ˈhɑːpskɑːtʃ/
noun

A children's game played by tossing a small object into a pattern of rectangles drawn on the ground and then hopping through the pattern to retrieve the object.

The children spent the afternoon playing hopscotch on the sidewalk.
Visual representation of "hopscotch" - A children's game played by tossing a small object into a pattern of rectangles drawn on the ground and then hopping through the pattern to retrieve the object.

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  • play hopscotch
  • hopscotch game
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Children's Game

Hopscotch is a classic game often associated with children's playground activities.

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At recess, students drew boxes for hopscotch.
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Outdoor Activity

Hopscotch is usually played outdoors, commonly on a sidewalk or a driveway.

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They chalked out a hopscotch court in the park.
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Fun and Exercise

Playing hopscotch can be a fun way to exercise and improve physical coordination.

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Jumping through the hopscotch pattern helped her improve her balance.
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