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Summer Olympics

Summer Olympic Games

"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

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

Flag jigsaw Olympic Games
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
Olympic Games Writing Paper and Frames

Hold Your Own Olympic Games

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

Olympic Games coloring - podium
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

Summer Olympics events word search
Olympic Games Puzzles and Word Searches

Olympic Games Worksheets

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.

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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

Beijing Olympic Mascots
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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