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
Check out this adorable Olympic themed birthday party. A summer Olympic party would not be complete without cute shirts, fun games, festive food and themed decorations.
Olympic Party at A Small Snippet
Olympic Ring Paper Chain
I love simple decorations and what is more classic than the simple paper chain to get in the Olympic spirit .
Olympic Ring Paper Chain found at Activity Village
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.
Felt flag Garland found at Silly Eagle Books
Salt Dough Olympic Medals
Each adorable medal has a cute number imprinted on it so you are ready to celebrate the Olympics.
Salt Dough Olympic Medals from the Imagination Tree
Olympic Ring Craft
Nothing says Olympics like the iconic rings. These simple Olympic rings are so easy to make and would make fun party decorations.
Olympic Ring Craft from Housing A Forest
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!
Olympic torch and medal found at Alphamom
Felt Olympic Medals
Check out these adorable medals. I love that they have a special little pocket to slip in little notes of encouragement.
Felt Medals found at Collage Collage
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.
Homemade Olympic Wreath found at education.com
Swimming Self Portraits
I love these gorgeous swimming self portraits. They have an underwater feel and the bubble border is a fun finishing touch.
Swimming Self Portraiture found at Use Your Coloured Pencils
Olympic Painting
Only a few moments to create art with the kids, no problem. Check out this simple ring inspired artwork. Perfect for creating with little fingers.
Olympic Painting from Housing A Forest
What a great list! Thanks for featuring our felt flags. 🙂 I’m off to figure out how to make that leaf wreath!
vanessa