Jump 1
Jump 1 turns early math into a hoppin’ good time! Kids race to play cards that are +1 or –1, with wild frog cards leaping in to shake things up. It’s fast, fun, and secretly educational.
$18.99
Quantity:
2026 Kindergarten Curriculum Kit
Jump 1 is a fast-paced card game that helps young children practice adding and subtracting 1 through simple, repeatable gameplay.
Players take turns placing a card that is one more or one less than the previous number. The rule is easy to learn, but it keeps everyone paying attention as the sequence changes.
Frog cards add a twist. They can stand in for any number, giving players a way to shift the game and stay in play a little longer.
Because each turn depends on the last, children are constantly thinking through “one more” or “one less” without stopping to work it out separately. The repetition builds familiarity with those patterns throughout the game. Rounds are quick, making it easy to play more than once or to fit into a short window of time.
Children who enjoy games with clear rules and quick turns stay engaged longer here than with worksheet-style practice.
How to Use Jump 1
- Start by dealing out the cards and placing one card face up to begin the sequence.
- Players take turns placing a card that is one more or one less than the current number. If he can’t play, he skips his turn or draws, depending on how you want to run it.
- Play moves quickly, so encourage everyone to keep track of the number as it changes. Most children begin to recognize “one more” and “one less” without needing to count it out.
- Use the frog cards as wild cards. He can play one at any time to change the number and keep himself in the round.
- Keep rounds short and repeat often. This works best as a quick game you can play more than once rather than a long session.
- If your child is just starting out, slow the pace slightly and say the numbers out loud together. As he becomes more comfortable, let him take over.
Age Recommendation: 4+
Grade Recommendation: PreK+
Number of Players: 2-4
Card Count: 66
Faith-Based: No
Consumable: No
review by The Art Kit
”The game is simple to learn and fun to play and the graphics are absolutely adorable!”
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review by Mommy Octopus
”Parents looking for a kids game that combines fun and numbers should look no further than Melon Rind’s Jump 1.”
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review by Thrift Schooling
”My preschooler needed hands-on activity during these home-bound days and Jump 1 was the perfect go-to game!”
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review by Cummins Life
”The kids really like this game. It is super easy to play, it's short and it's fun! I love that it helps reinforce simple math facts for younger kids.”
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review by The M Word
”I love incorporating games into our secular(ish) homeschool as it makes learning so much more fun.”
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- September 17, 2026
Kathryn G.
My wiggly 5 year old really likes this game. We have tried other card games and normally he just wants to play "his own way". this is the first one I was able to teach him the rules and play "correctly" with him. The slow and thoughtful version was very helpful as a start for kids who struggle to take turns .
- August 16, 2025
Jump 1: A Hoppin' Good Time!
Jen C.
We LOVE Jump 1! It was a game we had in our collection before we discovered Timberdoodle, and I was so excited to see it included in the Elite Kindergarten Kit. It's been such fun to play. It's practically the card game 'Speed', but the cards are much more exciting for kids (and for me, a grown-up, if I may say so myself). It's really helped develop quick number skills and I am considering tweaking the rules to include skip counting to extend the educational value! We love it so much. Thanks for offering this great game for families!
- November 24, 2024
My daughter love this
AJ
My daughter love this game!!
- July 29, 2024
4 year old and 7 year old loved it.
LaDonna H.
This is a very simple game but after one play I noticed improvement in number recognition and counting down. Both my 7-year old and 4-year-old said they loved it after playing two games in a row. They both wanted to keep playing.
- June 13, 2024
Very fun and different
Brittany T.
Such a fun math game for everyone!
- May 31, 2024
Easy Fun Number Learning Game
Karolyn B.
We appreciated the two different instructions to add some variety to the game. This helped my student learn higher and lower values. We played with friends and family.
- April 20, 2024
great game
Tabitha E.
This game was great for practicing before and after numbers, but also for following instructions. My daughter struggled to remember to make sure she had five cards in her hands at the end of her turn.
- April 19, 2024
Great math practice
Brittany G.
This is a very simple concept, yet very good practice for math. We've enjoyed playing this game a lot.
- April 18, 2024
Small learning curve
Sierra O.
This was a challenge at the beginning; once our son got the hang of it, it began to lose his challenge and by the end of the school year is “too easy” for him. We put our own spin on it and he still has fun playing.
- March 20, 2024
Super fun card game!
Elizabeth D.
My kindergartener really enjoys card games, and this one is a favorite! They are beautifully designed and well-made!
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