Summer Olympics, London 2012
"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
The children of London and the UK are looking forward to the London Olympics in
2012!
London Olympics 2012 colouring
page NEW!
One of our fun printable origami booklets - useful for all sorts of projects!
2012 Union Jack booklet NEW!
Writing paper 2012 Union Jack
(3 versions available) NEW!
Design a stamp to commemorate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee!
Design a stamp
Colour in the Union Jack, print it out in all sorts of different sizes for
banners, placemats, school projects etc, enjoy our flag jigsaw and our
bookmarks, and lots more!
United Kingdom flag printables Lots NEW!
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
London (and England) for Kids
London Lots
NEW!
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 colours 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
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 colour, games you can
play, and even ideas for the food you can serve!
Hold Your Own Olympic Games
Olympic Colouring Pages
We hope your kids will enjoy our new collection of Olympic colouring
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
colouring pages of the Beijing Olympic mascots.
Olympics Colouring 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 colouring 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!
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.
Interactive games, photos of the London mascots, and more:
More about the Olympic Games
Watch an online cartoon video about the history of the Olympic Games and the
origins of the modern Olympics - excellent
Olympic Games timeline -
A fascinating movie and photographic record of the Olympic Games from its origins to 1996.
Excellent factual printout on the Olympic Games (summer and winter) for older
children, with suggested extension activities
Another excellent printout, this one about the Olympic symbols
Find out all about the various Olympic sports and events (including animations)
"Swifter, Higher, Stronger"
Official Olympic Motto
The three countries which have competed in every summer Olympic Games are
Australia, Greece and Great Britain.
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