Rolling Logs

We created a fun new game today. For now it can be called Rolling Logs. We found a thick cardboard tube about 5 feet tall with a 3 inch diameter, the kind they ship posters in. Two players are the "rollers" and they sit on the floor about 6 feet apart. Everyone else takes turns jumping over the "log" as the rollers roll it back and forth at different speeds. When your feet touch the log, your turn is done. We mostly played one kid at a time, sometimes two. Anymore than that gets a bit too crowded. The kids did not mind waiting in line. They chanted in support of their friends while they jumped. Kids also take turns being the rollers. We played this game for over an hour. It provides great indoor exercise, excitement, and improves coordination. It is best to play on a carpet or soft floor of some kind, as the kids will sometimes fall down.