Are you catching Olympic Fever?
Here are some resources and activities for your children below.
First things first:
Keep track of the Olympic events here is the official website for the games:
The games are on NBC. The viewing schedule:
http://www.nbcolympics.com/results-schedules/index.html
Olympic websites:
Kids Activities.net
This one has background info, crafts, games, and snacks.
http://www.kidactivities.net/post/Olympics-Theme-for-Kids.aspx
Project Britain:
This one has activities for older kids divided in subjects such as literacy, math, science, history, geography, art and design
http://projectbritain.com/olympics/teachingresources.html
Care.com
Information on indoor and outdoor activities including have an Olympic ceremony.
Teacher planet
Lesson plans, worksheets, and activities
http://www.teacherplanet.com/resource/summerolympics.php
DC Olympic website with links to
Athens Perseus project, National Geographic and food from Ancient Greece
http://erikafranz.wordpress.com/2012/06/12/summer-olympics-summer-adventures-for-the-family/
British links teaching about the Olympics
http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/2012/apr/16/london-2012-olympics-teaching-resources
Printables
- 1. http://www.activityvillage.co.uk/summer_olympics.htm
- 2. http://homeschooling.about.com/od/freeprintables/ss/summerolympics_all.htm
FYI:
WHAT IS THE MEANING OF THE OLYMPIC RINGS?
The Olympic symbol consists of five interlaced rings of equal dimensions, used alone, in one or in five different colors, which are, from left to right, blue, yellow, black, green and red. The Olympic symbol (the Olympic rings) expresses the activity of the Olympic Movement and represents the union of the five continents and the meeting of athletes from throughout the world at the Olympic Games.