Looking for Olympic games activities for students? We’ve got them! Whether you prefer the Summer Olympics or winter sports, you’re bound to find both here. These activities are a fun way to learn about the Modern Olympic Games, what the Olympic spirit is all about, and of course, information about the different sports that are part of it. Enjoy!

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What’s your favorite Olympic sport?

Fun Ideas For Olympic Games Activities

Today we are sharing fun activities for kids of all ages, including older students and younger kids. Everyone can join in the fun!

These games are a great way to learn about the best athletes from different countries, as well as information from the first Olympic games from Ancient Greece. The best part is that kids will be developing different skills, such as:

  • Fine motor skills
  • Communication skills
  • Critical thinking
  • Problem solving skills
  • and more!

Educational lessons don’t have to be boring! These Olympic activities are the perfect classroom resources to make learning fun, hands-on, and crafty.

Let’s get started!

Olympic Games Activities for Students

1. Free Printable Olympics Coloring Pages – Olympic Rings & Olympic Torch

Your little athlete can enjoy these Olympic printable coloring pages and participate in their own way during the Olympics. These printables include the Olympic torch and the Olympic rings.

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This is the perfect opportunity to get coloring!

2. Olympics for Kids: Color Sorting

This Olympics activity is so easy to put together and is a great way to practice color sorting. All you need is the printable and som pom poms!

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Use the Olympic rings to learn the colors.

3. Paper Plate Tennis

Here is a simple way you can make a paper plates tennis game with paper plates and balloons. It’s so much fun!

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Tennis is one of my favorite sports!

4. Montessori-Inspired Olympic Math Activities

Get ready for the Summer games with these math activities for preschoolers! These activity packs are a great way to combine math with the Olympics by counting gold medals, learning the different country flags, and more. You’re guaranteed to have a good time. From Living Montessori Now.

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Learning is so much fun with these activities.

5. Make an Olympic Torch With Kids

This Olympic torch project is the perfect opportunity to have a crafty date with your kiddos while you teach them a bit about the Olympic history and why we celebrate the incredible Olympic athletes. From The Spruce Crafts.

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Make your own torch!

6. Olympic Ring Graph

This project combines art, math, and the Olympics – There’s no better way to learn! This activity is best for middle school students and older. From Teach Beside Me.

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Making this graph isn’t too difficult!

7. Olympics for Kids: Printable Passport with Learning Activities

Let’s make an Olympic passport. You won’t really get to travel to the Olympic host country, but your kiddos can learn a lot about it as they fill out their passport. From JDaniel4’s Mom.

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Let’s learn in a fun way.

8. DIY Olympic Origami Bracelets

Bring the Olympic excitement to your living room with these kid-made origami Olympic bracelets. All you need is origami paper and some tape. From All For The Boys.

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So colorful!

9. Olympic Paper Chain Countdown

Have you ever wondered why Olympic rings are blue, yellow, black, green and red? Find the answers to this question and learn tons of fun facts in this countdown from Housing a Forest.

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Let the countdown start.

10. Salt Dough Olympic Medals!

Make some salt dough medals with number imprints ready to celebrate the Olympics, you just need three ingredients. From The Imagination Tree.

So easy and fun to make.

11. Olympic Fun With Cups

Reuse cups and straws to create Olympic-inspired games. There are so many different games to make with these simple objects. From The Educators Spin On It.

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We love upcycling activities.

12. Simple science activity making Olympic Ring crystals

Try this simple science activity making Olympic ring crystals! It’s very easy to do, and your child will be able to observe crystals growing within the hour. From Laughing Kids Learn.

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Isn’t this so much fun?

13. Olympic Nature Art for Kids

This nature art activity can be done pretty much anywhere and it’s a fun way to get the kiddos outside while learning about the Olympics. From Edventures with Kids.

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A completely free activity.

14. Olympic Sized Differentiated Math Stations Fun

Try these activities to practice math skills in a fun way. They will keep your kids engaged and happy for hours. From Differentiated Kindergarten.

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Let’s make learning fun!

15. Paper Plate Olympic Rings

This is a really simple craft. All you do is take five paper plates and cut out the center to make your own Olympic rings! Perfect for kindergarten students. From Meaningful Mama.

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It’s the perfect time to use those old paper plates!

16. Winter Games Sports – STEM Snowboarding Halfpipe

Not only is this activity a perfect STEM exercise, but it can also be used for pretend play. From JDaniel4’s Mom.

Image shows a half-pipe DIY snowboarding toy.
Let’s put those fine motor skills to work.

17. Coffee Filter Olympic Rings

This craft is easy to make and can be made by one child or as a group, and only requires simple materials that you probably already own, like coffee filters, scissors, markers, and contact paper. From No Time For Flash Cards.

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Perfect activity for younger kids.

18. Flag Rocks

The Summer or Winter Olympic Games is the perfect opportunity to teach kids about the flags of the participating countries and help them identify some of them. Don’t forget to make the Olympic flag too! From Nontoy Gifts.

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Let’s learn the flags!

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Did you enjoy these Olympic games activities for students? Which one was your favorite?



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