Hoop rolling

Trochos (τροχός) · Ancient Greece

The hoop is kept rolling with nudges from a stick, without letting it fall.

Age
5+ years3–6 years
Players
1+ players
Where
Outdoors
Time
~15 min

You’ll need

  • A large hoop
  • A short stick

How to play

  1. Hold the hoop upright and give it a gentle push.
  2. As it rolls, steer it by tapping its edge with the stick.
  3. Mark out a course: who can finish it without the hoop falling over?

Safety

Always play these games with an adult watching, in a way that suits your child’s age and the surface underfoot. Keep games with small pieces (marbles, five stones, mangala) away from children under 3.

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