You will love these Olympic-themed party ideas, from food to backyard games and lots of kid-friendly crafts! Who else is super excited about the Olympics starting? We cannot wait! Especially since it's now been 3 years since the last Olympic games. As a family, we decided that we're going to have an Olympic-themed party for the opening ceremonies, and my kids are already brainstorming ideas. There are so many fun ideas that we found, we just had to share with you guys. Which one of these ideas is sticking out to you? I want to make them all! This isn't
I LOVE the Olympics! I have always loved the Olympics, and I get very excited when it's an Olympic year. The summer Games are my favorite, especially the gymnastics and swimming. The Olympics is also a high-interest topic for students. The summer Games are a perfect theme for the end or beginning of a school year, and it's a great theme for summer school, as well. When I have a theme that I'd like to teach but is not in my curriculum, I always start with guided reading. I am very lucky to have a Reading A-Z subscription through my school district. On the Reading A-Z site, there are several different books that are leveled and perfect for an Olympic theme. My favorite is titled Summer Olympic Events and is available in levels H, K, & Q. In my Gold Medal Literacy resource, I have two mini books that I also use: The Summer Olympics and Where in the World is Rio de Janeiro? They're perfect, because students can highlight and write directly in their books. The nice thing about those little books and the A-Z readers is that they come with comprehension activities and worksheets. My Gold Medal Literacy packet is loaded with word word and writing activities that can help you run a mini-unit on the summer Olympics. I used it during the last week of school, and my kids had a blast! They're definitely excited for the Games in August. You can find my Gold Medal Literacy resource here. Over the years, I've collected Olympics trade books as I've found them. They are kind of few and far between, at least the good ones are. I've linked up a few of my favorites and a few on my wish list. (These are Amazon affiliate links.) What Are the Summer Olympics? I LOVE this series! Magic Treehouse: The Hour of the Olympics- Excellent for guided reading or as a read aloud. Ancient Greece and the Olympics: Nonfiction Companion G is for Gold Medal- I love the variety of information in this book. It's not a great read aloud, but it is perfect to add to a themed bookshelf. Elympics- This one looks really cute, although I do not own it. How to Train with a T.Rex and Win 8 Gold Medals- I think this one looks so cute! Wilma Unlimited: How Wilma Rudolph Became the World's Fastest Woman- There are tons of great biographies about Olympians, and this one is one of my favorites. Excellent book! Olympia the Games Fairy- My girls love these fairy books, so this is a good one to add to the bookshelf. It is always chosen. ...and if you're looking for some more fun ideas for teaching about the Olympics. Click on the photos to access the link. (image and link to The Chaos and the Clutter) (image and link to Classy Mommy) (image and link to Fun-a-Day) My summer Games math resource on TPT. Math and Literacy together!
Inside: Looking for an easy Olympics-inspired craft for kids? This simple Olympic-Inspired Torch Craft, created from construction paper and wooden craft sticks,
Get your students ready for the Summer Games with these fun, engaging Olympic classroom ideas for all the subjects!
Don't miss the Paralympic Games ... the opportunity to see truly 'superabled' individuals.
As the excitement of the Summer Olympics captivates audiences worldwide, it presents a golden opportunity to inspire our younger generation not just in sports but in the realms of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). These disciplines, often perceived as complex, can be made acc
Race to Build: an Olympic Inspired STEM Relay Race . Kids will race to see who can build the highest tower. Combine art, engineering, math, and being active.
With the Summer Olympics coming up in Japan, here is a fun Summer Olympics Printable Pack for kids ages 2 - 9.
An Olympic themed crossword to enjoy!
Don’t just teach about the Summer Olympics with your upper elementary students! Engage them in a hands-on learning experience with STEM! The Olympics offer a dynamic setting for interactive learning, particularly for students from third to fifth grade. These global games provide an opportuni
Young athletes and creative champions, get ready to celebrate the spirit of competition with our Olympics Coloring Pages. Download for free today!
The Olympics coming up this year, we thought it was the perfect time to put together some Minute to Win It Olympic Games for Kids.
Download three free printable Summer Olympics word search puzzles (answer sheets available!) for a fun activity to add to your Olympics plans
This week I start the first of three camps I will be doing this summer. This week it's MUSIC OLYMPICS! This is the third year I have run this camp and it's still just as popular. I've added some new games and activities so it will be fresh for some of my repeat campers. I'll be sure to post about some of the things we do and shortly I will have those camp plans also available for purchase. In the meantime, here's a look at some of the signs I made for the week. Here's the sign that is set up at the registration table when campers first check in on Monday. It measures 30" x 40" so it's nice and big and makes a statement when they arrive. I cut the letters and music notes out with my die-cutting machine and cut the rings out by tracing around a dish or two. I also laminated it which helps it to look brand new even after three years! If you've followed my blog, you know that I also like to use signs to designate the area of learning as we go throughout the week. The following signs are 15" x 20" and also laminated. I use packing tape to attach them to metal garden posts around the play area outside. This sign is used in the area where we work on note identification. All kinds of games and activities happen to teach and reinforce notes on the grand staff. Depending upon the level of the students I have in camp, we may focus on just the treble clef or both the treble and the bass. This sign obviously designates the area where we work on rhythm. We do loads of creative activities to work on recognizing note values, working on steady beat and working to build measures with the correct time signature. This sign is placed in the area where we work on music terminology. We work on about 20 different terms and by the end of the week, they know them well. It's great when they're having so much fun they don't know they're learning! I also like to teach intervals - both melodic and harmonic. This area is loads of fun and the campers really love all the activities we do. Lastly, at every camp, I always have this rest sign set up under a canopy. This is a place we just get out of the sun and sit on our beach towels. We also have our snack in this area. Currently my living room is piled high with stuff that's ready to put out first thing in the morning. It will be a busy week, but a really fun one and I'm looking forward to it. If you're putting on a camp this summer, I'd love to hear about it!
These Summer Olympics Cutting Practice Sheets are perfect for preschools to learn how to work on their cutting skills.
Discover all the Olympic Sports from our complete list at Olympics.com and read the latest news and watch videos from your favourite summer Olympic sport discipline.
I LOVE the Olympics! I have always loved the Olympics, and I get very excited when it's an Olympic year. The summer Games are my favorite, especially the gymnastics and swimming. The Olympics is also a high-interest topic for students. The summer Games are a perfect theme for the end or beginning of a school year, and it's a great theme for summer school, as well. When I have a theme that I'd like to teach but is not in my curriculum, I always start with guided reading. I am very lucky to have a Reading A-Z subscription through my school district. On the Reading A-Z site, there are several different books that are leveled and perfect for an Olympic theme. My favorite is titled Summer Olympic Events and is available in levels H, K, & Q. In my Gold Medal Literacy resource, I have two mini books that I also use: The Summer Olympics and Where in the World is Rio de Janeiro? They're perfect, because students can highlight and write directly in their books. The nice thing about those little books and the A-Z readers is that they come with comprehension activities and worksheets. My Gold Medal Literacy packet is loaded with word word and writing activities that can help you run a mini-unit on the summer Olympics. I used it during the last week of school, and my kids had a blast! They're definitely excited for the Games in August. You can find my Gold Medal Literacy resource here. Over the years, I've collected Olympics trade books as I've found them. They are kind of few and far between, at least the good ones are. I've linked up a few of my favorites and a few on my wish list. (These are Amazon affiliate links.) What Are the Summer Olympics? I LOVE this series! Magic Treehouse: The Hour of the Olympics- Excellent for guided reading or as a read aloud. Ancient Greece and the Olympics: Nonfiction Companion G is for Gold Medal- I love the variety of information in this book. It's not a great read aloud, but it is perfect to add to a themed bookshelf. Elympics- This one looks really cute, although I do not own it. How to Train with a T.Rex and Win 8 Gold Medals- I think this one looks so cute! Wilma Unlimited: How Wilma Rudolph Became the World's Fastest Woman- There are tons of great biographies about Olympians, and this one is one of my favorites. Excellent book! Olympia the Games Fairy- My girls love these fairy books, so this is a good one to add to the bookshelf. It is always chosen. ...and if you're looking for some more fun ideas for teaching about the Olympics. Click on the photos to access the link. (image and link to The Chaos and the Clutter) (image and link to Classy Mommy) (image and link to Fun-a-Day) My summer Games math resource on TPT. Math and Literacy together!
Are you looking to put together a memorable week or event for the kids at your summer camp? In this article, I cover the different areas of your event and/or theme that you should consider during your planning (i.e. length of the event, creating teams, game and activity suggestions, decorations, food and more). As always, […]
Ever since I was a child, I have loved watching the Olympics. It’s my dream to one day attend an event in person, but for now, I’ll settle with getting…
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Testing is over and as the school year draws to a close, it can be difficult to keep kids engaged in ANYTHING, let alone meaningful and rigorous lessons/activities! Solution: End the school year joyfully AND academically with summer STEM Challenges! They're collaborative, hands-on, brain-busting work (disguised as fun)!
Celebrating Summer Olympics with fun yoga poses for kids. Pretend to act out olympic sports via yoga poses for kids | Kids Yoga Stories.
Family Olympics is one of our favorite traditions! It's not so much about winning, but the joy of doing something together.
These Summer Olympics Cutting Practice Sheets are perfect for preschools to learn how to work on their cutting skills.
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Introduce the Summer Olympics to your students! Includes: - Where the 2020 Olympics are (trace city and country; color country) - The Olympic Rings' colors (trace colors and color rings) - The Olympic Medals (trace colors and color medals) - Semi-Written sentence: If I were in the Olympics, I would compete in___________. (students fill in the sentence and draw a picture of themselves. **Also includes word cards for each Summer Olympic sport. **Updated for the 2024 Summer Olympics
Engaging Summer Olympics Activities includes art projects, printables, books, online resources and more for learning about and engaging with the Summer Olympics
Kids can use our Olympic medals to print for their own Olympic games or to make badges. Great for teachers too - everyone likes to receive a medal!
Get ready to bring the excitement of the Summer Olympics into your classroom with STEM! Welcome to a thrilling journey where the ancient sport of javelin throw meets the innovative world of STEM education! Today, we're diving into a unique challenge that not only introduces students to the
Celebrating the excitement of The Olympics with your family and friends just became a breeze! Here are 13 Olympic Games printable party decorations you can print out for FREE.
Add a little fun to your kid's summer olympics fun with this I spy summer olympics kids I spy activity page free printable.
Learning flags can be fun! Get ready for the summer Olympics with this free printable for kids and 4 simple games to play with them.
I am so excited about this unit . I love watching the Olympics and I'm going to love teaching my kiddos about it. Come back to see more of ...
This FREE Summer Olympic Events Alphabet Coloring Book can be printed right from your home or office. Includes an alphabetic list of the olympic events!
Sports theme VBS or club Bible program. Share the gospel message using popular sports. FREE to print and use at your church.
Using Summer Olympics For Preschoolers as a spring-board to physical activity with makes it meaningful and fun for little ones.
I LOVE the Olympics! I have always loved the Olympics, and I get very excited when it's an Olympic year. The summer Games are my favorite, especially the gymnastics and swimming. The Olympics is also a high-interest topic for students. The summer Games are a perfect theme for the end or beginning of a school year, and it's a great theme for summer school, as well. When I have a theme that I'd like to teach but is not in my curriculum, I always start with guided reading. I am very lucky to have a Reading A-Z subscription through my school district. On the Reading A-Z site, there are several different books that are leveled and perfect for an Olympic theme. My favorite is titled Summer Olympic Events and is available in levels H, K, & Q. In my Gold Medal Literacy resource, I have two mini books that I also use: The Summer Olympics and Where in the World is Rio de Janeiro? They're perfect, because students can highlight and write directly in their books. The nice thing about those little books and the A-Z readers is that they come with comprehension activities and worksheets. My Gold Medal Literacy packet is loaded with word word and writing activities that can help you run a mini-unit on the summer Olympics. I used it during the last week of school, and my kids had a blast! They're definitely excited for the Games in August. You can find my Gold Medal Literacy resource here. Over the years, I've collected Olympics trade books as I've found them. They are kind of few and far between, at least the good ones are. I've linked up a few of my favorites and a few on my wish list. (These are Amazon affiliate links.) What Are the Summer Olympics? I LOVE this series! Magic Treehouse: The Hour of the Olympics- Excellent for guided reading or as a read aloud. Ancient Greece and the Olympics: Nonfiction Companion G is for Gold Medal- I love the variety of information in this book. It's not a great read aloud, but it is perfect to add to a themed bookshelf. Elympics- This one looks really cute, although I do not own it. How to Train with a T.Rex and Win 8 Gold Medals- I think this one looks so cute! Wilma Unlimited: How Wilma Rudolph Became the World's Fastest Woman- There are tons of great biographies about Olympians, and this one is one of my favorites. Excellent book! Olympia the Games Fairy- My girls love these fairy books, so this is a good one to add to the bookshelf. It is always chosen. ...and if you're looking for some more fun ideas for teaching about the Olympics. Click on the photos to access the link. (image and link to The Chaos and the Clutter) (image and link to Classy Mommy) (image and link to Fun-a-Day) My summer Games math resource on TPT. Math and Literacy together!
