Summer Olympics
"The most important thing in the Olympic Games is not to win but
to take part, just as the most important thing in life is not the
triumph, but the struggle. The essential thing is not to have conquered,
but to have fought well."
Olympic Creed
Also see Winter Olympics
Did you know that only three countries have competed in every summer
Olympics? Scroll to the bottom of the page to find out which ones ...
All About The Olympic Games
What do your children want to know about the Olympic Games, Ancient and
Modern? You'll find lots of information for children here in a question and
answer format, including some printable worksheets which they can use to make
the most of what they discover.
All About The Olympic Games
Beijing and China for Kids
The Olympic Games 2008 will be held in Beijing, China. Find out all about China
and try some of our many China-themed crafts, printables, games and other
activities...
China for Kids
Olympic Crafts
We have a growing collection of Olympic crafts for you to enjoy with
your children - including an Olympic torch, a quick and easy Olympic
medal, an Olive Leaf Crown for victory, and our latest - some really
cute Olympic mascots for your country or team colors and some gorgeous
wearable flags so that you can support your country in style!
Olympic Crafts for Kids
Olympic Recipes!
Encourage kids to get involved with the Olympic Games by
serving up an Olympic treat or two!
Olympic Printables
Do you need medals for your own Olympic Games? Writing paper for school
projects and notebooks? Have a look at our all new collection of Olympic
printables!
Olympic Printables
Lots NEW!
Olympic Games Writing Paper
and Frames
Hold Your Own Olympic Games
What better way of getting the kids interested in the Olympic Games than
holding your own! We have a page full of inspiration for you, including
invitations and medals you can print, flags you can color, games you can
play, and even ideas for the food you can serve!
Hold Your Own Olympic Games
Olympic Coloring Pages
We hope your kids will enjoy our new collection of Olympic coloring
pages. You'll find all sorts of events to print off - everything from
table tennis to track! We have also just added a very cute collection of
coloring pages of the Beijing Olympic mascots.
Olympics Coloring Pages
Olympic Puzzles
Olympic Games Puzzles and Word
Searches
Olympic Games Worksheets
Use the Summer Olympics as an excuse to practise some skills with the children,
and have a go at our original (and fun) Olympic Games worksheets.
Olympic Games Worksheets
Related Ideas
The Olympics can be a great time to study the world! We have a collection of
flag coloring pages and
flag printables to get you started, as well as
a growing collection of outline maps to use in
your projects.
Patriotic crafts and
printables
Whatever your country, you will ideas and inspiration for some
patriotic-inspired crafts and activities here!
More about the Olympic Games
Learn all about the Beijing Olympic Mascots and what they stand for - very
interesting!
http://en.beijing2008.cn/spirit/beijing2008/graphic/n214068254.shtml
Watch an online cartoon video about the history of the Olympic Games and the
origins of the modern Olympics - excellent
http://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/culture/olympics/
Olympic coloring book
http://www.abcteach.com/free/o/olympiccoloringbook.pdf
Have fun with this online dress-up game for the Beijing Olympics!
http://www.1000dressupgames.com/game/2885/Beijing-Olympics.html
Beijing 2008 - the official website of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games
http://en.beijing2008.cn/
Olympic Games timeline
http://www.infoplease.com/spot/olympicstimeline.html
A fascinating movie and photographic record of the Olympic Games from its
origins to
1996
http://www.musarium.com/kodak/olympics/olympichistory/
Excellent factual printout on the Olympic Games (summer and winter) for older
children, with suggested extension activities
http://multimedia.olympic.org/pdf/en_report_668.pdf
Another excellent printout, this one about the Olympic symbols
http://multimedia.olympic.org/pdf/en_report_1303.pdf
Find out all about the various Olympic sports and events (including animations)
http://www.olympic.org/uk/sports/flash/summer/index_uk.asp#
Olympic Express - the online children's magazine about the Olympics - currently
featuring a new Olympic sport every Wednesday and Saturday.
http://olympic.wlb.aw.atosorigin.com/front/index_en.html
Beijing 2008 - an educational kit from The Olympic Museum including information
about the Olympic Games, facts about Beijing and China, wonderful photos, and
various worksheets for children aged 8 and up. Very good, but 78 pages long!
http://multimedia.olympic.org/pdf/en_report_1283.pdf
Summer Olympics word search
http://www.pocanticohills.org/olympics/sumwordsearch.htm
Fun Olympic desktop wallpapers to download, featuring the Beijing Olympic
mascots
http://en.beijing2008.cn/funpage/download/
National Geographic for Kids looks at the summer Olympics in Beijing
http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/Stories/PeoplePlaces/Beijing-olympics
London 2012 - The Next Olympic Games
"On Your Marks", London's website for young people full of facts, photos and
information about the next Olympic Games. Includes a section devoted to teaching
ideas.
http://onyourmarks.london2012.com/Default.aspx
"Swifter, Higher, Stronger"
Official Olympic Motto
The three countries which have competed in every summer Olympic Games are
Australia, Greece and Great Britain.
See also China for Kids
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