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Wild West Day / Lasso the Horse

Lasso the Horse

Children throw hoops to ring a cone 'horse', moving back each time they score.

How to run it

  1. Set up cones as horses at different distances.
  2. Children stand behind a line and throw hoops to ring the cones.
  3. Award points for each successful ring.
  4. Move the throwing line back for a bigger challenge.

You will need

  • hoops
  • cones
Make it easier or harderMove closer for younger children; older children can use rope loops instead of hoops.
SafetyKeep waiting children well behind the throwing line.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 3Aiming games build hand-eye coordination and patience.

Fits these theme days

Wild West DayTarget Games DayCountry DayGames Carnival Day

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