9 Amazing Hula Hoop Games for Kids
Are you looking for some fun hula hoop games for kids? Don’t worry, we got you covered!
In a world filled with new toys and cutting-edge technology, there’s something refreshing about returning to the simple joy of a classic hula hoop!
This timeless toy offers endless possibilities for physical activity, creativity, and social interaction.
These hula hoop games are some of the best gross motor activities for kids!
9 Fun and Engaging Hula Hoop Games for Kids
1. Obstacle Course
Setup: Place hula hoops on the ground in various positions, along with other obstacles like cones, ropes, or chairs.
Game: Kids must navigate the hoops by jumping, crawling, or spinning through them while following the set path. To make it more interesting, you can add time challenges or make it a relay race!
2. Competition
Setup: Each child gets a hula hoop, and everyone starts hula hooping at the same time.
Game: The challenge is simple—see who can keep their hula hoop spinning the longest without it falling! As the game progresses, add new challenges like hula hooping while standing on one leg or walking in a circle to make it even harder. The last person spinning wins!
3. Freeze Dance
Setup: Scatter hula hoops all around in a large area.
Game: This game is similar to musical chairs. Play music while kids dance around. When the music stops, each child must quickly jump into a hula hoop. For each round, remove one hoop to increase the challenge. This is also a great listening activity for kids!
4. Jumping Games
Setup: Lay a series of hula hoops in a line on the ground. Space them according to the children’s developmental abilities.
Game: Kids take turns completing different jumping challenges by hopping through the hoops. Challenges can include jumping with both legs together, on one leg, hopping backward, or even alternating legs. You can make it a race or a timed event to see who can complete the course the fastest without missing any hoops or stepping out of bounds.
5. Simon Says
Setup: Each child gets a hula hoop and starts spinning it around their waist.
Game: This game follows the traditional “Simon Says” game but, with a twist! The kids must keep their hula hoops spinning while following (or not following) the commands. If they follow a command when Simon didn’t say, or if they drop their hoop, they’re out!
Here are over 90 Simon Says Commands to get you started!
6. Balance Challenge
Setup: Place a hula hoop on the ground and give each child a small ball or an item of your choosing.
Game: Kids must balance the ball (or item) on different parts of their bodies (e.g., head, shoulder) while standing inside the hoop. The challenge is to stay inside the hoop without dropping the ball.
7. Race the Hula Hoop
Setup: An adult or older child rolls a hula hoop across an open space.
Game: The kids race alongside the rolling hula hoop, trying to keep up with it. If your child is feeling extra adventurous, they can attempt to crouch down and go through the hoop while it’s still rolling without knocking it over!
8. Target Throw
Setup: Hang hula hoops from tree branches or place them on the ground.
Game: Kids throw bean bags, balls, or soft toys into the hoops from a designated distance. Assign different point values for hoops based on size or distance.
9. Hula Hoop Soccer
Setup: Place a large hula hoop on the ground as a goal for each team.
Game: Kids play a fun version of soccer where they must kick a soft ball into the opposing team’s hula hoop goal. If the children are old enough you can play with regular soccer rules. If the kids are on the younger side you can allow them to use their hands and feet to move and score the ball.
I hope you have enjoyed these 9 fun hula hoop games for kids!
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