Welcome, valued educators!
This is your Jump Rope for Heart resources hub, your one-stop destination for the tools resources to help you plan a successful event.
To help you stay organized, we’ve grouped resources into the four key phases of the program. Use the buttons below to jump to the phase you're working on and access the resources you need.
1. Register and plan
You've registered for Jump and selected your Kick-Off and Event Date. Now use the resources below to start planning your program and set yourself up for a successful event.
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Get started by watching our 3-minute planning videoList Item 1
Get started by booking a meeting with your Jump Specialist or watching our 3 minute planning video.
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Customize your school's fundraising pageList Item 2
Use our how-to-guide to update your school's online fundraising page with your event date, goal and why you're jumping.
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Pick a Spirit Booster
Get your students excited about the chance to earn a spirit booster as an individual, class or entire school. Be sure to share your spirit booster at your kick-off event and during your school announcements.
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Unpack your Fundraising Kit
Your fundraising kit is filled with resources to help make Jump a success, including skipping ropes, postcards, posters, prizes and more! Use the prizes to build excitement, reward participation, and inspire students to fundraise.
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Engage your older studentsList Item 1
Use this resource to inspire meaningful participation and leadership opportunities for older students.
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Learn more about CardiacCrash™
Heart & Stroke’s free, interactive learning experience designed for students in Grade 7 and up to build confidence in CPR skills and AED use.
2. Kick-off and fundraise
We recommend holding your Kick-off about four weeks before your Event Day. Use the resources below to introduce students to Jump, get them registered online and start building fundraising momentum.
Don’t forget to send home your postcards and display your posters to help spread the word about Jump!
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Kick-off guideList Item 1
Your Kick-Off is the best way to let your school know you are participating in Jump and to build excitement. Whether you are planning a school-wide assembly or in-class presentations use this resource to make it great!
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Kick-off videoList Item 2
Share our fun, interactive Kick-off video with your students to introduce them to the program, explain why their participation matters and build excitement for the weeks ahead!
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Kick-off presentationList Item 1
Pair our Kick-off video with this customizable presentation deck to personalize the experience for your students. Add your school's fundraising goal, Event Day details, spirit booster, and other school-specific information to build excitement and get everyone ready for Jump.
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Family Communication TemplatesList Item 2
Send home the news about Jump with our ready-to-use messages for emails, newsletters, school apps, websites and social media.
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In-school announcements
Download, customize and share PA announcements with your student body each morning to encourage fundraising and build excitement for your Jump Event!
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In-school digital announcements
Customize and use these digital announcements on school TVs and screens to complement your PA announcements, remind students of their Jump event and keep students excited about Jump.
3. Get active and build excitement
From Kick-off to Event Day, keep the energy going! Use the resources below to help students stay active, engaged and excited for your upcoming Jump Event Day.
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Jump Across Canada ChallengeList Item 1
Get your whole school moving with the new Jump Across Canada Challenge, included in your fundraising kit. Display the poster in your gym and encourage students to travel across Canada through physical activity. As students complete the designated number of jumps for their grade level, they can add their name to the map as they reach each province and territory.
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Jump Movement MomentsList Item 2
Keep students moving and engaged with Jump Movement Moments! These four short videos make it easy to add physical activity breaks throughout the school day. Whether used in the classroom or gym, each Movement Moment helps students get active while building excitement for Jump.
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Fun ways to use your Paper HeartsList Item 1
Your fundraising kit includes Paper Hearts for every student. Create a school-wide display to celebrate participation, honour loved ones affected by heart disease and stroke or showcase why your school is taking part in Jump. Download this resource for creative display ideas and inspiration.
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Skipping skills videosList Item 2
Inspire students to get moving and learn new tricks and techniques with our skipping skills videos.
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Educational worksheets
Support classroom learning with educational worksheets that help your students develop a better understanding of heart and brain health while exploring healthy habits in a fun, engaging way.
4. Event Day and wrap up
The big day is here! Use the resources below to create a memorable Event Day celebrating your students' achievements with fun and exciting wrap-up activities.
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Jump activity guideList Item 1
Make your Event Day a success with this Activity Guide, packed with fun and inclusive activity ideas that can be done with or without skipping ropes.
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Heart Hero RewardsList Item 2
Students who qualify for a Heart Hero Reward through their fundraising efforts will receive their gift card directly by email from the Jump Rope for Heart team, typically within two weeks of your Event Day. No action is required from your school.
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Event Day playlistList Item 1
Press play and get students moving! Our Jump Spotify Playlist is packed with upbeat songs to help create a fun and energetic Event Day.
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Event Day postersList Item 2
Hang the Event Day posters at skipping and activity stations and teach your students new skills.
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Thank you e-card
Share this thank you e-card with families to celebrate your school’s success and thank them for their support.
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Student participation certificate
Recognize every student's contribution with a customizable certificate celebrating their participation.
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Leadership certificate
Celebrate older students who take on a leadership role in planning, organizing and bringing your Jump Rope for Heart event to life.
Get social and put the FUN in fundraising!
Spread the word and build excitement using our social media templates or create your own! Use #JumpRopeForHeart
Simply copy and paste posts into your Facebook, Instagram or X feed, and show your support by adding a Jump Rope for Heart picture to your social channels. Click images to download.
Video Resources
Digital Kick-off Assembly
Max learns the FAST signs of stroke with Jump
Watch Dr. Lori West meets the people her research saved
Healthy Eating Habits with Registered Dietitian Emmanuelle Dumoulin
Keeping your heart and brain healthy with Dr. Scott Lear
Sophie & Mia's Story
Julian's Story
Educational Worksheets
Below are educational worksheets you can share with your classroom to help your students develop a better understanding and awareness of heart and brain health and put healthy habits into practice.
Heart & Stroke
Smoking & Vaping
Nutrition
Getting active
Screen time
