Ankle Hoops - Various Colours

Not just hoops, but secret pathways to balance, coordination, and the sheer joy of movement. Ankle Hoops – where playtime meets skill-building magic! 

Features: 

• Measures: 40 cm x 26 cm

Choose your colour:

• Green
• Blue
• Purple
• Red
• Yellow
• Orange

What our OT says:

Yay, I just love gross motor activities as there is always a great element of fun and lots of laughter. This is so easy to pack and is often part of my OT kit.  Here are some of the benefits: 

• Balance and Coordination:

• • Spinning Motion: When children spin the hoop around their ankle, they must maintain balance and coordination. The circular motion challenges their equilibrium.
  • Proprioception: Feeling the hoop’s movement helps children understand their body position in space

• Crossing the Midline:

1. • Midline Crossing: As children hop over the spinning hoop, they naturally cross their midline (an imaginary line dividing the body into left and right halves).
   • Bilateral Integration: Midline crossing supports bilateral development by connecting both hemispheres. It enhances communication between the left and right sides of the brain.

• Jumping Skills:

1. • Timing and Precision: Hopping over the hoop requires timing and precision. Children learn to judge when to lift their foot and how high to jump.
   • Leg Strength: Repeated hopping strengthens leg muscles, promoting overall physical fitness.

• Physical Activity and Fun:
• • Active Play: Ankle hoops encourage physical movement. Children engage in active play, which is essential for their health and well-being.
  • Enjoyment: The playful nature of hopping over the spinning hoop keeps kids motivated and excited.

• Spatial Awareness:
  • • Navigating Space: Children learn to gauge the hoop’s size and adjust their movements accordingly.
    • Body Awareness: They become more aware of their own body dimensions and limitations.

• Social Interaction:
  • • • Group Play: Ankle hoops can be used in group activities. Kids take turns, cheer each other on, and learn social skills.
      • Cooperative Play: When children play together, they negotiate space, share, and collaborate.

         

         

• Variety and Creativity:
• • • • • Multiple Ways to Play: Besides hopping, kids can experiment with different movements – skipping, twirling, or even dancing with the hoop.
        • Imagination: Ankle hoops become magical portals – stepping over them can transport children to imaginary worlds.