Hurdle Run
When I was thinking of fun Olympic Games we could play with the kids, I immediately knew I wanted to make hurdles of some kind. I remembered a post from the May 2012 issue of Family Fun magazine that used…
Olympic Medals: Made using Baking Soda Modeling Clay
Help your child make his very own Gold medals! We halved our baking soda modeling clay recipe for the boys to participate in creating their gold-medal masterpieces. The process was just as fun for them as getting to show off their…
Javelin Throw
When I told my rough-and-tumble, daring husband that we were doing a javelin throw for one of our Olympic activities, his eyes got as wide as saucers. Our boys + Javelins = Assumed Extreme Harm. Don’t worry, this isn’t your…
Free Olympic Pack from “What’s in the Bible?”
Right now you can download a free Summer Olympics Family Fun Pack from “What’s in the Bible?”. Just go here and type in your e-mail address! I downloaded the pack and am excited to use it in addition to…
Olympic Flag Craft
The Olympic flag has become one of the most recognizable icons in the world. The symbolism of the flag itself it is a beautiful tribute to unity. The five rings represent the five populated land masses of the world (the…
Olympic Cookies: Gold Medals & Olympic Rings
Are you having a party for the opening of the Olympics? Or would you just like to have a festive treat? Make some Olympic ring and Gold Medal sugar cookies to celebrate! We used our tried-and-true World’s Best Sugar Cookie…
Olympic Balance Beam
The gymnastic events are my absolute favorite part of the Olympics! I enjoy watching the floor routines, but I especially love to watch the vaulting and balance beam routines. Although we certainly won’t be doing any handstands or back handsprings,…
O is for “Olympics” Craft
Put an Olympic twist on learning letters with this fun alphabet craft! Here’s what you’ll need: Our O is for Olympics Printable page, Froot Loops cereal, and glue. 1. Download and print the “O is for Olympics” page. 2. Let…
Olympic Ring Toss
With a little imagination, simple diving rings can be transformed into an Olympic event! Here’s what you’ll need: diving rings; a 2-liter bottle filled with water, sand, or any other liquid (I used one filled with oil and water from…
Olympic Torch Craft
I love the tradition of the Olympic Torch! Did you know that you can watch the torch relay LIVE? Just go here! After watching the video, you and your child(ren) can make your very own torch! Here’s What You’ll…
Books about the Olympics
Believe it or not, it is difficult to find books about the Olympics that are age-appropriate for young children! Between visiting the library, ordering one on Amazon, and checking out Barnes & Noble…I was able to find a few to…
Free eBook: Olympic Activities for Kids
I don’t think I’ve ever been this excited for the Olympics! Perhaps it’s because we’ve been eating, sleeping, and breathing the Olympics for the last few weeks in preparation for the launch of this FREE ebook! Big Brother keeps asking…