by Jenn
(Wasilla, Alaska)
Preparation: 1-3 hoola hoops and red, yellow and orange crepe streamers or ribbon. Tie the streamers onto one half of the hoop or hoops so that when you hold the top of the hoop the streamers hang down and "close" the opening.
Each child pretends to be a tiger in the circus and runs and dives through the hoop of fire. It is best to have a tumbling mat below the hoop for those kids who really get up some speed before they dive! If you have more than one hoop have an adult hold each one about 6 feet from the other to avoid bumping and pushing.
Points are given for each dive through the hoop. Watch for not touching the hoop, gracefulness, and speed. You may have some shy tigers who prefer to crawl through the hoop instead. Each child gets two tries per hoop. Total the points and choose your winner.
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