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Skipping-rope rhyme

Have you ever played with a skipping rope? It's a fun game where you swing a long rope around while jumping over it. And sometimes, while you're jumping, you sing a little song - that's called a skipping-rope rhyme!

A skipping-rope rhyme is a fun little poem or song that you say while you're playing with the skipping rope. It usually has a catchy rhythm and rhyme, which makes it fun to sing and jump along to.

When you start skipping, you begin singing the rhyme out loud. As you swing the rope around, you jump over it and keep singing the rhyme until the end.

Skipping-rope rhymes often have funny or silly lines that make you laugh while you're playing. Some of them even have actions that go along with the words - like clapping hands or stomping feet.

Skipping-rope rhymes can be different in different parts of the world, and you can make up your own too! It's a great way to have fun with friends and stay active at the same time. So next time you pick up a skipping rope, remember to sing a little rhyme and jump to the beat!
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