The Winter Olympics are in full swing and many families are enjoying the fun and excitement of watching their favorite athletes and teams compete. Crafts and activities related to the events can make them even more fun and educational for kids. Of course, a favorite source for crafty inspiration—Pinterest—is filled with ideas.
These are just a few of the many Olympic-themed crafts and activities that we found, from some very creative bloggers. There are plenty more great ideas out there, so be sure to follow our Olympics Pinterest board for even more inspiration.
DIY Olympics Gold Medals
Celebrate the Olympics and your kids’ achievements with a shiny gold medal. The craft below uses painted salt dough, but there are other fun options too. For even easier medals, download our printable gold medals and give them to kids to encourage them to Go for Your Gold:
via Paging Supermom
Homemade Olympic Skating Rink for Toys
Freeze your own mini-skating rink for some fun pretend play. Kids can recreate the figure, pairs, or speed skating events with their favorite action figures or dolls:
DIY World Flags
A highlight of every Olympic games is the opening and closing ceremonies and traditional “Parade of Flags”. Have kids create their own flags for different countries for a fun craft and geography lesson in one. You can string your flags on a garland, as below, or add a popsicle stick for a flag to wave as you cheer on your team:
via Small for Big
Have an Olympics Snack
Your child might not have Olympic aspirations, but we can all aim to be healthy and active! As the pinnacle of athletic achievement, the Olympics are a great time to talk with kids about the importance of exercise and healthy eating. Have a healthy snack while you watch the games, like these fruit and veggie Olympic rings:
Olympic Charts and Graphs
For for a more educational Olympics activity, download these printable charts and graphs. Kids can learn about tracking and using data by tallying medal counts, comparing sports with a Venn diagram, and more:
via JDaniel4’s Mom
DIY Olympic Torch
Hold a torch relay of your own with this DIY Olympic torch that really glows:
via OHMY-Creative
Olympic Rings Crafts
Of course, the most recognizable symbol of the Olympics are the Olympic rings. Take a few minutes to research with kids what the rings symbolize, then create your own. You can stamp, bend, or cut your rings, or try folding them with the origami ring craft below:
via Activity Village
Winter Olympics Printable Coloring Pages
Download these free printable winter sport coloring pages from Education.com and let them color their favorite sports:
via Education.com
Homemade Olympics Ring Toss Game
Practice your aim and hand-eye coordination with a classic game of ring toss, with an Olympics twist:
via Kidspot
Books about the Winter Olympics
Here’s a great selection of educational non-fiction books for kids, as well as fun storybooks with a Winter Olympics theme. Perfect for a bedtime story after cheering for your favorite athletes:
If you try one of these Olympics crafts, tell us about it and share a photo in the comments!
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