# Active Jumping Mats The 'Leaping Long Jump Mat' Challenges Kids to Hop Long Distances By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-06-10 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jumping-mat References: [landofnod](http://www.landofnod.com/all-new/new/leaping-long-jump-mat/s642108) While there are many [activity mats for kids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/therapy-mats) that encourage play from a seated position on the floor, this jumping mat encourages kids to get up on their feet. The 'Leaping Long Jump Mat' from The Land of Nod is boasts a simple system of colored bars and numbered markers that encourage kids to improve their jumping skills. In total, the length of the mat measures 94", which provides more than enough of a challenge to work up to. The mat is made from cotton with a [non-slip, anti-skid latex backing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antifatigue-mat-range) that's ideal for indoor use. This activity-encouraging mat is a simple plaything that will improve a child's coordination and physical abilities with time and practice. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Active Play Mats:** Innovative play mats that encourage physical activities for kids with interactive and educational features. - **Interactive Exercise Mats:** Mats that offer gamified physical exercises with measurable performance metrics, perfect for indoor use. - **Smart Mats:** Mats equipped with sensors and connectivity features that track physical activity and provide feedback for users to improve their skills. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Children's Toys & Games:** Incorporating technology into traditional toys and games to encourage physical activity and education in kids. - **Fitness:** Creating gamified exercise equipment that targets children and encourages them to stay active. - **Education:** Incorporating interactive and physical learning experiences into education to improve child development and coordination. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Trampoline-Enabled Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tekygo.md) - [Uneven Athletic Training Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cobblefoam-by-optp.md) - [Sustainable Sensorial Play Pads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stokke-playpad.md) - [Interactive Screen-Free Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spin-play.md) - [Extra-Cushioning Traditional Floor Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-touch-tatami-mat.md) - [Multi-Beneficial Fitness Trampolines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fitness-trampoline.md) - [Foldable Fitness Mat Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-sculpt-society-x-stakt-mat.md) - [Fine-Motor Skills Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/janod-meadow-activity-table.md) - [Intelligent Textile Sensor Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trampletek-blue.md)