Game Description:
Great Multi- skill activity for young children
Objective:
To move through the hoop without touching the sides
Game Rules:
Using a large homemade hula hoop, have the children do various loco-motor skills through the hoop. This activity help work on spatial awareness as well because the children must trying to get through the hoop without hitting their head or catching their arm or leg on the hoop.
Saftey Considerations:
Ensure that only one child is running through the hoop at a time.
Adaptations (optional):
Try running, skipping, galloping, jumping or even hopping through the hoop.
Photos:
Videos:
Age:
4 to 6 years
Type of Activity:
Multi-skill game
Warm up/Cool down
Space Needed:
Large Space (Gym, Multipurpose Room, Playroom)
Medium Space (Classroom, Empty Room)
Small Space (Hall, Furnished Room)
Field / Park
Equipment Needed:
Low Key (Balls, Balloons, Skipping ropes, Hoops)
How Many Leaders are Needed:
Only 1
2 Leaders
How Big of a Group is Needed:
One person
Pair
Small group (3-5 kids)
Medium group (6 - 15 kids)
Large group (16+ kids)
Types of Skills Practiced:
Agility
Coordination
Gallop
Hop
Jump
Run
Skip
