Child Care Olympics

Celebrate the Olympic games with the children. It is easy to plan a special day or event that focuses on the spirit of unity and sportsmanship the games symbolize. With some creativity, planning a child care Olympic event is simple.

Opening Ceremonies

This year's games have some cute mascots. Meet them here.
Make an Olympic torch. Have children take turns passing it and pretending to light the main flame.
You can start the ceremonies with a grand parade. Each child can carry a different flag. You can duplicate flags from selected countries, or encourage the children to create one of their own.
With older children you may wish to discuss the representation of the many countries. There are many maps available online for study.

Let the Games Begin!

Some of the traditional games can be easily modified for young children. You may wish to focus on children accomplishing a personal best rather than winning and losing.
- Use a pie plate or a Frisbee for a discus
- Use a tennis ball for the shot put
- Make mini-hurdles from cereal boxes
- A nice wooden floor makes a great skating rink for those in stocking feet
- Play an online fiqure skating game
Our Family Crafts guide has many great game ideas.
Get more ideas for older children from this curriculum guide.

Awards and Closing Ceremonies

Everyone can be winner in these games!

Children can decorate boxes to serve as podiums.
Make medals for all the winners to wear.
Sing some songs that celebrate world unity.
- It's a Small World
- We Are the World



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