I love the Olympics. There is something about watching nations come together to cheer on a common cause and hearing inspiring stories about athletes who have beaten the odds or overcome seemingly impossible obstacles that just gets me. Being a homeschooler, the Games also offers me an opportunity to teach my kids about what they can learn from that spirit of determination and to study the host country.

I like to make the learning more fun by also incorporating some Olympics crafts, activities, themed food, and of course, we always have our own little mini Olympics for both Summer and Winter Games complete with medals.

Olympics Activities:

Create Your Own Backyard Olympics from here on The Chaos and The Clutter (this was so, so much fun!)

Olympic Torch Game for Kids from Teach Mama

Olympic Torch Obstacle Course from Melissa and Doug (pictured)

Move Like a Gymnast from Creative Family Fun

Olympics Crafts:

O is for “Olympics” from I Can Teach My Child (pictured)

Olympics Paper Chain Countdown from Housing a Forest (pictured)

Coffee Filter Olympic Rings from No Time for Flash Cards (pictured)

Olympic Fun Lego Ring Sorting from Toddler Approved

Paper Plate Olympic Rings from Meaningful Mama (pictured)

Laurel Wreath from Kids Activities Blog

Salt Dough Olympic Medals from The Imagination Tree (pictured)

Olympic Torch Painting Projects from JDaniel4’s Mom

Olympic Torch Craft for Preschoolers from Happy Hooligans (pictured)

Olympic Ring Bottle Cap Sort from Housing a Forest (pictured)

Olympic Sensory Activity from Playtivities

Olympic Torch for the Opening Ceremony from Naturally Educational (pictured)

Olympics Food:

Edible Olympic Rings from The Iowa Farmer’s Wife

Olympic Snack Necklaces from Coffee Cups and Crayons

Olympic Ring and Olympic Medal Cookies from I Can Teach my Child

Olympics Inspired Healthy Snack Recipe from See Vanessa Craft (pictured)

Olympic Ring Pretzels from I Can Teach my Child (pictured)

Olympics Printables:

Summer Olympics Pack from 3 Dinosaurs

Summer Olympics Observation Sheet from 3 Dinosaurs

Summer Olympic Pack Colour by Letter from 3 Dinosaurs

More:

What the Olympics Can Teach Our Kids from here on The Chaos and The Clutter

What are you doing to celebrate the upcoming Olympics?