The summer Olympic games are officially underway.   My kids loved watching the opening ceremonies and can’t wait for the events to begin.  If you are like our family, and looking for great Olympic activities to enjoy with your family, then keep on reading!

Olympic Party at A Small Snippet

Olympic Party

Check out this adorable Olympic themed birthday party.  A summer Olympic party would not be complete with out cute shirts, fun games, festive food and themed decorations.

Olympic Ring Paper Chain found at Activity Village

Olympic Ring Paper Chain

I love simple decorations and what is more classic than the simple paper chain to get in the Olympic spirit .

Felt flag Garland found at Silly Eagle Books

Felt Flags of the World

I adore this simple felt garland.  What a great tactile way to teach kids about the flags of the world.

Salt Dough Olympic Medals from the Imagination Tree

 Salt Dough Olympic Medals

Each adorable medal has a cute number imprinted on it so you are ready to celebrate the Olympics.

Host your own backyard Olympics at The Craft Patch

Summer Backyard Olympic Activities

Use things from around the house to create your own Olympics in your backyard. There are 4 fun events for your kids to compete in, complete with an award ceremony.

Olympic torch and medal found at Alphamom

 Olympic Medal Cookies and Simple Torch

Let the games begin with these simple Olympic torches made out of tissue paper, paper plate and toilet paper tube.  Then have a fun medal ceremony.  These cute medals actually contain a cookie.  How cute is that!

Felt Medals found at Collage Collage

Felt Olympic Medals

Check out these adorable medals.  I love that they have a special little pocket to slip in little notes of encouragement.

Homemade Olympic Wreath found at education.com

Homemade Olympic Wreath

In the ancient Olympic games, if an Olympic athlete won an event  a wreath woven out of olive branches —symbolizing peace in ancient Greece—was placed upon his head. Pay homage to the ancient tradition with a modern-day version of this wearable wreath.

Swimming Self Portraiture found at Use Your Coloured Pencils

Swimming Self Portraits

I love these gorgeous swimming self portraits.  They have an underwater feel and the bubble border is a fun finishing touch.

“This is London” Clothes Pin Craft found at the Crafty Crow

A Book & A Craft: “This Is London” and Queen’s Guard Peg Dolls

These little clothes Queen’s Guard Pins are so cute, and simple to make.

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Tammy