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.
In June au pairs from Au Pair in America were graciously invited to the home of a current host family for a pool party. Hamburgers, hotdogs, salads, chips and salsa, lots of dip and other great foods were available as we all relaxed in the the cool of the afternoon by the pool. We spoke about summer fun activities and safety tips such as protecting children in and around the water and the importance of sunscreen protection during the hot summer months.
June 17 – The Statue of Liberty was a gift from the people of France in 1885 to recognize the French-American cooperation during the American Revolution. She stands 305 feet (93 meters) high in New York Harbor. The seven rays on her crown represent the seven continents and seven seas of the world.
Flying the American flag is more popular than ever. It is a symbol of the country’s values and traditions. Do you know what the stars and stripes mean? Its 13 red and white stripes represent the original colonies and the 50 stars stand for the states. You might also want to use this day to teach the children about your own flag. You can find a print out of the American flag and flags of many other countries in the Kids Culture Corner
Milk and milk products are important for strong bones and healthy teeth. Children should have 3-4 servings a day of foods such as milk, cheese and yogurt.
Memorial Day was officially proclaimed on 5 May 1868 by General John Logan, national commander of the Grand Army of the Republic, and was first observed on 30 May 1868, when flowers were placed on the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery. The first state to officially recognize the holiday was New York in 1873. By 1890 it was recognized by all of the northern states then others followed. It is now celebrated on the last Monday in May (passed by Congress with the National Holiday Act of 1971 to ensure a three day weekend for Federal holidays).
On May 20th, au pairs met for their monthly meeting at Smoothie King at the Waugh Chapel Shopping Center. The girls enjoyed a healthy and nutritious drink that is made by mixing real fruit, nutrients and proteins in a blender, otherwise known as a Smoothie. This company has a genuine commitment to helping people live healthier lives through nutrition. Since the company was founded more than 30 years ago, it has expanded to offer a wide selection of healthy snacks and high quality nutritional products. We had the privilege of having a nutritionist, Linda Bourdelaise, speak with our au pairs about healthy eating habits and offered alternative snack ideas for children. In today’s high paced busy and hectic schedules, Linda suggested some great quick and easy ideas on what to give children to eat that will not fill them with empty calories. By providing children with pre-cut carrot sticks with ranch dip or peanut butter with apple slices our children are provided with good energy alternatives rather than the quick fix of offering cookies or fries.