Edison
  Hoops
  • Spread out hula hoops so each student has one.
  • Students stand in a hula hoop - Music starts and students begin locomotor movement.
  • When music stops, students stand in a hoop and balance on one foot.
  • Move into as many hoops as possible by:
    • Jumping in and out on two feet
    • Jumping in and out on one foot
    • Jump in on two feet and touch the floor
    • Jump in, lift hoop over head, jump out

    Take Hoops to Gym Homes - Stand inside Hoop on the Floor

    • Stand tall on one foot
    • Low balance on one foot
    • Hop on 2 feet out of hoop - Hop back in - 10 times
    • Hop on one leg out of hoop Hop back in - 10 times
    • Skip around hoop forwards
    • Skip around hoop backwards
    • Jump up and do a 360% turn
Hoop Spinning:
  • Balance hoop with top hand and roll it forward
  • Back spin technique
    • Bring hoop backwards to the side
    • Throw the hoop forward, flick wrist to create spin
    • Roll your hoop backwards then try to catch it on your foot

Partner Hoops: Roll your hoop with a partner at the same time

Cinchy Relay: 1/2/3/4/5
  • Teams line up in relay style
  • The teacher rolls 4 hula hoops to the end of the gym
  • The students pick up one of the hoops and return it by putting it over a large orange cone that is set up in the middle near the starting line
  • Go to end of line after turn
  • Continue until everyone has their turn

    Game: Hoop d'Jour

    Game: Arctic Wind