Read the full disclosure here. Make sure you stock up on supplies for your Olympic games: Stop watches Tape measures Whistles for the game officials Equipment that each game requires Before games, have kids say the Olympic oath!
Let the games begin! Kids Olympic Game Ideas 1. Set up a colored ring toss 2. Have a Hula-Hoop contest 3. Hold the end of the string. Spin around 3 times. Let go. Watch how far the hammer travels. Record distances. The longest distance wins. Mark a starting line behind which all players must stand. Place a wastepaper basket 5 feet from the starting line.
Throw straws into the wastebasket. Give each player 5 turns. The winner is the child who gets the straws into the basket the most times.
Standing broad stretch Instructions Mark a starting line with tape. Start with the toes behind the line. Take one giant step. Measure the step. We share a list of some of the summer Olympic sports and how they are played as well as some activities and Olympic themed snacks. 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. Olympic themed crafts and Olympic themed games will be a great addition to your themed day. The five-colored rings on a white field form the Olympic Flag.
The flag was adopted in , but the first Games at which it was flown were Antwerp, It is hoisted at each celebration of the Games. During play, Post the rules of the games and review the rules with the children and place signs where events are located. End with refreshments. This makes them more at risk for dehydration and heat exhaustion. Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning I get a commission if you decide to purchase through my links, at no cost to you.
As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Read the full disclosure here. What is the meaning of the Olympic rings? What events are played at the summer Olympics? Impress the kids with how much you know!
Activities follow this list ARCHERY There are both individual and team events in which archers battle in a seeded knockout tournament, firing arrows at a target from 70 meters.
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