The Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games have kicked off, and we're all set to cheer on our favorite athletes! As the world comes together to celebrate this incredible sporting event, why not bring a piece of the Olympics into your home with some fun crafts? These four Olympic-inspired craft projects are perfect for getting your kids excited about the Games, supporting their favorite teams, and maybe even sparking their dreams of becoming future Olympians!
With hundreds of events happening during the Games, there's no shortage of thrilling sports action. Check out the full schedule here to keep up with your favorite events and athletes.
Ready to dive into the Olympic spirit?
Here are four easy crafts that will have your kids cheering:
- DIY Javelin: Let your kids throw like a champion with a safe, homemade javelin. This craft is a great way to introduce them to the sport and burn off some energy!
- Olympic Torch Craft: Light up their imagination with a torch craft that symbolizes the unity and passion of the Olympics. It's perfect for little hands and big dreams.
- Tennis Game Craft: Create your own mini-tennis set with simple materials. This craft will have your kids volleying and smashing with joy!
- DIY Olympic Medals: Celebrate your little champions with handmade bronze, silver and gold medals. These are perfect for rewarding their creativity and sportsmanship after a day of Olympic fun.
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Create your own family javelin throw
Who can get the tube to travel the furthest?
Supplies needed:
- String
- Empty cardboard tube
- Tape
Directions:
1. Stretch a piece of string from one side of the room to the other.
2. Before securing the string in place, slide the empty cardboard tube roll onto the string.
3. Test your strength by seeing who can throw the tube the furthest along the string. For a challenge, secure the string at an incline.
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Light that spirit with your very own torch
The Olympic flame dates back to the first Olympic games in ancient Greece. A flame was ignited by the sun and kept burning until the end of the games. The flame represents purity and a quest for perfection.
Supplies needed:
- 11x17 piece of white paper - other sizes work too!
- Clear tape
- 1 sheet each of yellow, red, and orange tissue paper
- Glue
Directions:
- Roll the white piece of paper into a cone shape and tape it closed.
- Layer sheets of tissue paper flat on the floor. Grab and gather the sheets in the center.
- Place the bouquet of tissue sheets into the cone opening. You can apply glue around the inside of the opening before tucking in the sheets. Once dry, the glue will hold the sheets in place. Children can choose to decorate the cone to their liking to make the torch their own!
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Play a game of paper plate tennis
Supplies needed:
- Paper plates
- Craft sticks
- Balloon
- Tape
Directions:
- Decorate each paper plate to represent your team.
- Tape a craft stick to the back of the plate to form a handle.
- Hit a balloon back and forth using your new paddles.
- Determine how players earn points or just try to keep the balloon from hitting the ground.
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DIY salt dough medals
Supplies needed:
- 1 cup salt
- 1 cup flour
- 3/4 cup water
- Acrylic Paints in gold, silver, and bronze
- Paint brushes
- Ribbon
Directions:
- Make your salt dough by combining the flour and salt and adding water gradually. Knead it until it gets a dough-like consistency. - If it's too sticky, add more flour. If it won't hold together, add more water 1 tsp. at a time.
- Shape your salt dough into a circle about one centimeter thick. We used a mason jar lid to help shape ours, but cookie cutters or other household items work great too!
- Using a straw, poke a hole at the top - this is where the ribbon will go through.
- Press a 1, 2, and 3 into each shape. I used molds from a Play-Doh® kit. You can also use cookie cutters or a butter knife to make your own!
- Place the finished "medals" onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for about 2 hours at 200 degrees, turning once.
- Cool.
- Paint your medals — you can use the traditional gold, silver, or bronze or let your kids paint them in whatever colors they love.
- Thread the ribbon through the hole and tie a knot at the ends.
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