Take advantage of the Olympics excitement by having an Olympics for Kids at your house! A friendly competition of your own Olympic Games and different sports to earn a gold medal. What a great way to get kids of all ages together to have a great time watching, talking about, and trying different olympic events. The more the kids are involved in the process of organizing it, the better!
The Balance Beam
I used blue painters tape to make a “balance beam” on the floor in an open space (pictured above). My kids would mimic the gymnasts on TV and have their own competitions. Eventually it turned into part of an obstacle course, which is always fun too. There are so many ways to use painters tape to make learning fun!
Olympic Crafts
Make an Olympic Torch Craft from Happy Hooligans
Make a Toddler Flag Craft for Team USA
Olympic Team Bracelets from No Time for Flashcards
Toilet Paper Tube Olympic Rings Craft from OT Toolbox
Olympic Rings Paper Plates Craft from Preschool Crafts for Kids
Flags of the World Banner from No Time for Flashcards
Make Your Own Olympic Medals
Olympic Games
Straw Javelin Throw from Toddler Approved
Opening Ceremony Bingo from Thirty Handmade Day
Outdoor Olympic Games for Preschoolers from Parenting from the Heart
Pool Noodle Olympic Activities from Next Comes L
Olympic Torch Game from Teach Mama
Have a relay race or a torch relay race!
Olympic Activities
Fizzy Olympic Rings Experiment from I Can Teach My Child
Summer Olympics Printable Pack from 3 Dinosaurs
Winter Olympics Games Printable Pack from Proverbial Homemaker
Olympic themed sorting from Ringmaster Mom
LP
Saturday 30th of July 2016
A 14 page Olympic Activity Book-- illustrated patterns, a word search and bingo [+ fun facts about the host country!] http://xo-lp.com/bonus-items/2016-olympic-games-printable-activity-book
Print, Play, Repeat: perfect for everyday Olympics watching over all 17 days or for an opening ceremony party!
xo-LP
JDaniel4's Mom
Wednesday 18th of July 2012
We are having fun learning about them.
Megan @ CoffeeCupsandCrayons
Wednesday 18th of July 2012
I agree! Such a fun time! Great activities! Can't wait for next Friday!
Jen
Wednesday 18th of July 2012
The Olympics are so exciting! Looking forward to cheering on our teams with the family.
Jen