Going for the Gold: Kid-Friendly Olympic Websites, Crafts, and Information

Get your children ready for the upcoming London Olympics by visiting the following sites which offer simple crafts, information, and activities that are perfect for busy teachers and parents alike. 

Information for Kids about the Olympics 

http://www.timeforkids.com/minisite/2012-london-olympics

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/primaryhistory/ancient_greeks/the_olympic_games/

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/olympics/

Olympics Coloring Pages

http://www.activityvillage.co.uk/olympics_colouring_pages.htm

http://www.hellokids.com/r_483/coloring-page/sport-coloring-pages/olympic-games-coloring-pages

Preschool Olympic Lesson Plans and Activities

http://www.first-school.ws/activities/firststeps/olympics.htm 

http://www.everythingpreschool.com/themes/olympics/index.htm

http://www.123child.com/UBB/showthread.php?3094-Summer-Olympics-preschool-lesson-plans

http://www.kidsparkz.com/olympicgames.html

Olympic Crafts and More!

http://holidays.kaboose.com/Olympics.html/

http://www.craftjr.com/olympics-crafts/

http://shine.yahoo.com/parenting/medal-worthy-summer-olympics-crafts-38-printables-200000769.html

http://www.activityvillage.co.uk/olympic_crafts_for_kids.htm

http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/olympicscraftsideasactivitieskids.html

http://www.kidactivities.net/post/Olympics-Theme-for-Kids.aspx

Children's Books About the Olympic Games 

http://www.amazon.com/Olympics-Sports-Activities-Childrens-Books/b?ie=UTF8&node=3419

http://www.scholastic.com/resources/booklist/kids-books-on-the-olympics/

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/ae/book-club/childrens-corner-good-books-to-help-kids-set-stage-for-summer-olympics-404849/