Hula-Hoop Chain
Hula-hoop chain: holding hands in a circle, the group must pass one or more hoops all the way around without letting go.
How to play
- Everyone holds hands in a circle.
- Place a hoop between two people.
- The hoop must travel around the circle through each person's body without letting go of hands.
- Time it and try to beat the record.
Rules
- No letting go of hands.
- Help with words, not hands.
Variations
Easier
Small groups and a big hoop.
Standard
One hoop per group, timed.
Harder
Two hoops starting in opposite directions that must cross.
Adaptations
- Limited mobility: the hoop passes over their arm instead of the whole body.
- Contact: use a scarf to link hands.
Learning goals
- Encourage cooperation and communication.
- Work on coordination and flexibility.
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