Which favorite toy pastime is fun for all ages and makes
adults nostalgic for their childhood? Hula-hooping, of
course! Stock up on inexpensive hula hoops and try your
hand.er, hips.at these silly games.
1. Hula Hoop Contest: Challenge your mom, dad, best friend,
and even your little brother to a hula hoop contest. Turn
the radio on to upbeat music and watch the clock. The
person who can hula the hoop longest, wins!
2. Hula Hoop Jumping: Put a fresh spin on an old game of
jump rope. Use a very large hula hoop to jump and skip
around the neighborhood. Once you get the hang of it, have
hoop jumping races!
3. Hula Hoop Obstacles: Set up a super fun hula obstacle
course in your backyard. Create different stations with
various tasks such as
Station 1: hula hoop for 10 spins
Station 2: jump through three hoops that are held by three
different people
Station 3: jump rope with a hula hoop
while singing "Miss Mary Mack" or another silly rhyme, etc.
4. Hoop Toss: Scatter cardboard boxes or empty plastic soda
bottles around the yard with space between each. Write
point numbers on each box or bottle. Take turns gently
tossing hula hoops to encircle the boxes. The player with
the most points wins!
5. Hula Mastery: Try to copy the incredible skills of
Cirque du Soleil hoop performers. Start out with one hoop
on your arm, and then add another spinning hoop to your
other arm. Once both hoops are spinning in time, try to
pick up a hoop from the ground with your foot and spin it
around your ankle. Bravo!
About the Author
Deborah Shelton is a mother, freelance writer, and author
of the brand new book, "The Five Minute Parent: Fun & Fast
Activities for You and Your Little Ones." Visit Deborah's
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