Little Circles Teacher Toolbox
We start together January 27, 2025
Unleash Play, Wonder, and Energy: Guide Kids into the Joy of Hooping
Become an inspiring Little Circles Hoop Teacher
Imagine classrooms filled with giggles, parties packed with twirls, and workshops alive with the boundless energy of kids discovering the joy of hooping. With Little Circles, you can make it all happen.
This is more than a toolbox—it’s your ticket to becoming a confident and creative children’s hoop teacher. Whether you’re a mover, a teacher, or a parent, Little Circles is bursting with playful ideas, practical resources, and easy-to-follow guidance to help you share hula hoop fun with kids of all ages.
Created by Deanne Love (qualified primary school teacher and founder of Hooplovers.tv) and Hayley Hoopla (professional hooper, circus instructor, and entertainer), Little Circles is the result of 20+ years of hooping, teaching, and performing. Now, we’re sharing our secrets, so you can inspire the next generation of hoopers with confidence and ease.
Step into a world of hoops, laughter, and learning—Little Circles is here to guide you every step of the way.
Is Little Circles right for you?
✨ Do you dream of hosting kids’ hoop classes and parties brimming with laughter, creativity, and play?
✨ Feel unsure how to keep little hoopers engaged and energized throughout your sessions?
✨ Wondering how to attract bookings and build a thriving calendar of gigs?
✨ Want to deliver seamless, joy-filled classes and parties that kids (and parents) rave about?
✨ Overwhelmed by the thought of creating successful, engaging experiences for children?
If you found yourself nodding "YES" to any of these, Little Circles is here to guide you
This January, join a supportive and inspiring training designed to give you everything you need to create unforgettable hoop experiences for kids of all ages. With tools, tips, and a treasure chest of ideas, you’ll be equipped to lead with confidence and creativity.
It’s time to say goodbye to the overwhelm and hello to the joy of teaching
What are the benefits of hooping for children?
10 Benefits of Hula Hoops for Children
Improves Physical Fitness
Hula hooping builds strength, endurance, and cardiovascular health, keeping kids active in a fun and engaging way.Enhances Coordination and Motor Skills
Learning to keep the hoop spinning develops fine and gross motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and spatial awareness.Boosts Creativity
Children are encouraged to express themselves with creative hoop moves, promoting imaginative play and unique self-expression.Encourages Social Interaction
Hula hoop classes foster teamwork and collaboration, helping kids build friendships and learn to work with others in a group setting.Supports Emotional Well-being
Physical activity like hula hooping releases endorphins, helping kids reduce stress, increase happiness, and feel more confident.Develops Focus and Discipline
Learning and practicing new hoop tricks teaches patience, persistence, and the value of practice, fostering a growth mindset.Promotes Healthy Challenge
Fun challenges and games in hoop classes encourage friendly competition and sportsmanship without pressure.Enhances Rhythm and Musicality
Hooping to music helps children develop a sense of rhythm and timing, nurturing their musical and kinesthetic intelligence.Provides an Inclusive Environment
Hula hooping is accessible to children of all abilities, offering a non-judgmental space where everyone can succeed and have fun.Builds Confidence
Mastering new skills with the hoop boosts self-esteem and encourages kids to believe in their abilities, both inside and outside the hoop.
“Deanne and Hayley, thank you so much for sharing such an inspiring, practical and supportive course. It has given me the confidence to provide children with a multifaceted creative movement program. The games are really awesome. I especially like getting a small gruop of children to create a flow, then they teach it to another group. To facilitate this kind of creative mentoring, between child and child, as a teacher is a beautiful experience. I found all the material really helpful, it is something I will revisit again and again to be inspired by. I mostly work with young children 3-5 year olds. I have used the hoop cards mostly, I love them!! The more complex games I look forward to doing with older children in the future.”
“The Hoop Cards have become absolutely essential to my classes. I use them in the hoop circuits and to help the children sequence tricks and make up their own pieces. Hoop games like hoop freeze, rock and roll relay, 10 trick challenge and hoop says are the games I use over and over and are super popular! Fun tricks like kick up and hoop on head and stepping through are great tricks to liven up the classes and are a good way of linking activities. The Facebook group is a valuable source of support and further ideas or requests for help! Hoop cards, circuit style teaching of tricks, sequence ideas, advice and help being in a FB group. The same as above really. The Hoop Cards have become absolutely essential to my classes. I use them in the hoop circuits and to help the children sequence tricks and make up their own pieces. Hoop games like hoop freeze, rock and roll relay, 10 trick challenge and hoop says are the games I use over and over and are super popular! Fun tricks like kick up and hoop on head and stepping through are great tricks to liven up the classes and are a good way of linking activities. The Facebook group is a valuable source of support and further ideas or requests for help!”
Little Circles Curriculum
What are the modules?
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1. GETTING STARTED |
Dive into the essentials of teaching kids hoop dance, from understanding Little Circles' mission to preparing for your first class/party with safety tips, age-appropriate guidance, and resources to kickstart your teaching journey.
Who are we? What is Little Circles?
Before you start teaching
Teacher Talk: Answering Your Questions
Safety : Teacher Talk
Age groups & Hoop Sizes
Where to get jobs and gigs
Join the Little Circles Group
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2. KEEPING KIDS ENGAGED
Learn how to create an inspiring classroom atmosphere with creative strategies, grouping techniques, fun dance moves, and engaging activities like Tabata music to keep kids excited and connected.
Setting the Space & Vibe
Setting the Vibe: Part 2
Creative Classroom Strategies
Power of Praise
Grouping Techniques
*new* 6 dance moves to add to your next class
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3. HOOP TRICKS FOR KIDS Learn to safely and creatively teach these child friendly hoop tricks
Razzle Dazzle, Magic Trick, Rolling, Around the World
Clap & Catch, Can Can, Arm Hooping, Waist Hooping
Hoop Handshake, Hoop on Head, Hoop on Head Step Through,
Neck, Neck to Waist, Skipping Variations, Ninja, Halo
Kick Up, Razzle Dazzle, Roundabout, Twista, Sparkly
Swirly, Back Spin, Knee Hooping, Ankle Hop, Shooting Star
Star Burst, Bus Driver, Whirlpool, Pyramid, Ninja Pass -
4. HOOP COMBOS Learn over 20 hoop combinations for kids with Hayley and Deanne
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5. GAMES & ACTIVITIES
Use these unique and original hoop games in all of your classes and parties to create a fun and engaging atmosphere
10 Trick Intro 10 Trick Game Hoop Yay! Intro Hoop Yay! Alternative to Hooping Competition (Waist Hooping) Using Props Hoop Swap & Variations Hoop Freeze Freeze Game Ideas 4 Corners: Rockstars Copy Cats Razzle Dazzle Olympics Hoop Orbs Hoopscotch Hoop Rolling Ideas Spinning Macareena Hoop Says... Tag Team Showtime Thread the Needle *new* Ringmaster Says -
6. HOOP CARDS
Hoop Cards Games with Hoop Cards
Hoop Cards Printable
Tabata Playlist
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7. HOOP CLASSES ESSENTIALS
Hoop Class Essentials
Preparation Checklist
Hoop Class Plan Example
Ideas for Wrapping Up Your Class -
8. STRETCH YOUR IMAGINATION
Creative Movement Journey with Hayley
Taking them on a Creative Journey: Example
Class Themes
What else could a hoop be? -
9. HOOP BIZ
Questions for Clients Example Party Structure Ideal offerings to get you booked (specific examples) Pricing your offerings *new* How to come back from a setback -
10. BONUS
Little Circles Playlist
How to make music for your class
Free music for your classes
Lesson Plan Template Example
Booking Confirmation Example
Deanne Love
Hooplovers.tv Founder & Creator
Strong in the art of streamlined instruction and intuitive facilitation, Deanne turns up the volume on the "feel-good-factor" as a focus of success for all level of hooper. She shares hooping as a delicious hot pot of tricks, transitions and technique. Harnessing both the flavours of individual style and collective energy, Deanne supports group diversity and the exploration of unique hoop stardom in all of her facilitation.
Hayley Hoopla
Professional hula hooper, circus instructor and entertainer
Hayley Hoopla is a professional Hula Hoopist, Circus skills instructor and renowned children's entertainer. She’s presented on stages, in schools and performed for families Australia wide for over 15 years. Her natural ability to let her inner child shine allows her to connect with children on a level that keeps them engaged and focused in her hoop sessions. Hayley's passionate about sharing her wealth of knowledge with hoop teachers on how to deliver fun and engaging hoop experiences that everyone will love. The hoop is a wonderful confidence building tool that's accessible to everyone, so why not jump in and get spinning & begin to witness the self esteem of those you share your skills with sky rocket.
“I love the little circles toolbox - it really helped me to create my own style of hoopcourses for kids! I love the games and even learnt some new trick - like clap and catch isn't that easy as it looks ;-) I often use the vidoes of the tricks that are aproved with children and the videos of the games. It is really cool that you really show how the games work. Apart from that I loved the tutorial about how to create music for my class - this is really helpful because it makes my work in action less exhausting and I can concentrate much more on the kids. I really loved the videos about the games, especially Hoop Yaay and 10 Trick game and also the tutorial about how to create music for my class. I already used it to create Songs and it makes my work so much easier, if I do not have to watch out for the musik as it makes breaks and everything on its own.”
“This course is great. I feel that I am now well prepared to teach a hula hoop dance class to kids after taking the little circles course. Lots of useful information and really helps to boost your confidence level. This class makes sure you are guided through everything from marketing yourself to designing lesson plans to successful events. You also have a community on Facebook where you can bounce ideas off of each other. I have taught my first class and the kids loved it, I have a 2nd class already scheduled. Deanne and Haley are very knowledgeable and are good teachers. Children do learn differently than adults and it is good to have advice from two teachers who have so much experience. The trick cards and game suggestions. The sample hoop class agenda was a good starting point for creating my own. I feel the Facebook group is helpful too. It’s good to connect with others who have taken the class.”
FAQ
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What is included in Little Circles Online Course?
10 x packed modules supporting you to become the most creative and confident you can be. Including video, PDF and written library.
Module 1: Getting Started
Module 2: Keeping Kids Engaged
Module 3: Hoop Tricks for Children
Module 4: Hoop Combos
Module 5: Games & Activities
Module 6: Hoop Cards
Module 7: Hoop Class Essentials
Module 8: Stretch Your Imagination
Module 9: Hoop Biz
Module 10: BONUS
10 x weekly guidance emails. You will have access to the full course immediately however you will also receive guidance emails for 10 weeks taking you through the full course week by week.
Access to the private Little Circles group supported by Deanne Love & Hayley Hoopla. A space to connect with other teachers around the world. -
How do I access all of the materials?
Once you have enrolled in Little Circles online course you will receive a welcome email. This email will have all of the details to help you log in to your online classroom.
You will be able to stream or download all of the videos, PDFs and text information included while you are in an internet connection.
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Can I get a job teaching children to hoop?
Hayley and Deanne have both worked successfully as full-time hoop teachers for many years, contracting many other teachers, reaching 100s of schools/venues and thousands of children. The information included in this course is what they have used to find that success.
Completing the Little Circles course does not guarantee that you will find work as a children's hoop teacher however it is designed to support you to do so if that is your vision. We also believe that schools and community centers are hungry for fresh, professional and engaging classes and workshops. -
I am not very good at hooping. Can I still teach children?
This toolbox is crafted for anyone who loves working with kids. It is also for hoop teachers wanting to specialize, and parents or teachers wanting to bring the benefits of hooping to their school, community or classroom. It is also great for parent to find new and fun ways to share with their children.
It is not essential that you are an expert hooper, everything included in this toolbox is about having fun, sharing with joy and providing a range of activities and tool for children to learn to express themselves through hooping. -
How much money can I make teaching children to hoop?
Every lesson, party or workshop is going to be different. We cover pricing strategies and also talk about negotiating with clients.
Hayley and Deanne often charge between $350 - $500 for a children's hoop party/show. Deanne also charges per student for incursions in schools with an income of $250 - $1000 per workshop. However some organisations may ask you to work for free, a trade or for minimal payment. Each situation you enter will depend on your connection, your vision, your income goals and so much more. -
Where can I start teaching children to hoop?
In Module 1 of the course, you will find information on places to start researching. Reaching out to a variety of this places and venues with a professional offering, appropriately priced and with the required insurance/training will give you a greater opportunity of finding work as a hoop teacher.
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I have questions about this toolbox. How can I contact you?
Awesome yes! You can send all of your questions to [email protected] Look forward to hearing from you!
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How much is Little Circles?
Little Circles is available for $397 AUD (approximately $250 USD). This one-time investment gives you lifetime access to an extensive online toolbox designed to empower you as a children’s hoop teacher. You'll gain expert guidance from Deanne Love and Hayley Hoopla, along with 20+ years of combined experience in hoop teaching, performance, and education. Packed with playful techniques, class structures, and engaging activities, this course equips you to confidently lead classes, parties, and workshops for kids of all ages. Whether you're starting fresh or expanding your skills, Little Circles is an invaluable resource that will continue to inspire and support your journey for years to come.
“Groovy course with lots of fun tricks to teach children! Great ideas on how to teach the class and keep it organized!! I created a binder that helped me a lot. I would recommend this to anyone who is considering teaching a hoop class I created a 'Little Circles' binder, and got a lot of great ideas of hoop tricks to teach the kids. The videos were helpful in giving ideas on how to teach children. Great names for the tricks too! I created a folder to help me to stay organized.”
“Little Circles is a great primer for anyone with the desire to bring the joy of hula hooping to kids of all ages. It includes some great tools for teaching kids to hula hoop through games and fun exercises that are presented in an easy to understand and accessible way. I'v e mainly used the examples of games and teaching moves. I have watched the videos over and over again. The hoop cards have also been really useful as well as the list of places to approach for kids classes and workshops as my business is still developing. The video examples were really useful and enabled me to be able to fully understand how the games worked as sometimes it is difficult to visualise or understand the games just from written instructions. The sequences that put moves together were also really useful fro programming for children.”
“Little Circles has been a great resource that I can come back to over and over. I teach one time events and weekly classes where I use the material. Thank you for being an inspiration! Your encouragement, program and Little Circles community on Facebook have been great tools! The cards have been helpful even to keep me on schedule and not forget parts. I use them for the kids to put together routines as well. I use a tag, rolling games and step through the hoop. Building hula huts is a hit always. I am glad you included professional tips on the business basics. The games for sure! Tag while balancing a hoop and rock paper scissors is a favourite. The kids love clap and catch and balancing climb through is something I do with them. listening to your approaches and teaching tips for each activity and trick was very useful.”
“ The Little Circles course is an essential part of your professional development if you’re working with kids. It gets you down to their level and inspires you to be creative and have fun with your future hoop stars! The resources fill your toolbox with plenty of tricks to run workshops, classes, birthday parties and more. The games section and definitely the PDF resources. I was inspired to incorporate a lot more games and I’ve found the kids love them, I also discovered I could adapt hoops to other games and I’ve made a few of my own up! I love my trick cards, I use them for a circuit to drill tricks. I’ve printed and laminated those. They make for a great structured element to the session.”