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Olympic Crafts for Kids


Let’s get into the spirit of the Olympics with these simple, fun, and easy Olympic Crafts for Kids that teach them to engage their imagination.

Collage of Olympic Crafts for Kids



So light the torch because it’s time to celebrate the Olympic Games with these crafts, recipes, and activities that are great for kids of all ages. 

Fun Olympics Facts

  • Gold medals are mostly made of silver. Despite the popular belief that the gold medal is composed of pure gold, this hasn’t been the case since the 1912 Olympics. Today’s Olympic gold medal is an imposter, made almost entirely from silver with approximately 6 grams of gold to meet the standard laid out in the Olympic Charter.
  • The first Olympics allowed the participation of only men. 
  • The first modern Olympic games were held in Athens, Greece.
  • The first Paralympic Games took place in Rome in 1960, designed to allow war veterans a chance to compete and rehabilitate. Before that, there were instances where physically disabled athletes competed in the Olympics themselves. Olympic gymnast George Eyser famously won six medals with a wooden leg in the 1904 Games.
  • In the ancient Olympics, winners were not given medals but were awarded an olive wreath.
  • In the first Olympics in 776 BCE, there was only one event, a short 200-meter sprint called a stade. 
  • The five Olympic rings are symbolic of the five continents, and the colors were chosen because they all appear on the flags of all the competing nations around the world. 
  • The 1936 Berlin Olympics were the first Olympic Games to ever be televised. Before the advent of television, sports fans had to make do with radio commentary, and before radios were common, you could only read about the results of the events in the newspaper.
  • Up until 1994, the Olympics were held every four years. Since then, the Winter and Summer games have alternated every two years. 
  • The most decorated Olympian is Michael Phelps. The American swimmer won 28 total medals across 4 Olympics, including 23 gold medals. The Soviet gymnast Larisa Latynina is second with 18 medals.

Olympic Crafts for Kids to Make!

This Gold Medal Cereal Necklace by Sisters Suitcase Blog is a fresh take on a classic kid's craft. It's the perfect activity to build fine motor activity skills and keep kids busy.

Try your hand at crafting with plastic spoons and make these vibrant and fun laurel wreaths by A Subtle Revelry. A great activity the whole family can get involved with while watching your favorite sports.

Have fun getting into the spirit of the Olympics with this Olympic torch craft by Fun Loving Families you can easily make at home with the kids using paper plates and tissue paper.

How to Make an Olympic Wind Sock Craft by Handmade by Kelly

How fun is this idea to make a ring to look like the Olympic Rings. Have fun making these homemade Olympic rings by Chica Circle.

In preparation for the opening ceremonies make these super simple Olympic Rings by Housing a Forest.  Nothing says Olympics like the iconic rings.  I love that they were really easy to create and they look so great hanging on my wall!

Who doesn’t want to be a gold medal winner? With these easy DIY medals by Naptime Creations, you can hold competitions year-round or celebrate when the Olympics come around every few years.

Are your kids beginning to feel the Olympic's excitement? Mine definitely is and this Olympic Craft Kids Necklace by Kids Craft Room is perfect for boys and girls to make in the run-up to the big sporting event.

What’s your favorite color of the Olympic flag? Blue, yellow, black, green, or red? On opening day, wear one or all five colors! Bring the thrilling excitement to your living room with these kid-made origami Olympic bracelets by All for the Boys. Gear up for some action-packed events! 

If you’re looking for activities to get you in the spirit for the Olympics and you enjoy crafting with natural elements, you’ll love these flag rocks by Non-Toy Gifts that manage to beautifully combine the two.

We love this Olympic flag garland idea by Small for Big. It celebrates all the nations coming together for the Olympic games.

This is a really fun and simple project to suit an Olympic theme. Children can use their handprints to make the flames of the Olympic torch! This Handprint Torch craft by Dltk Kids would make an excellent decoration and a cute keepsake.

how you can turn simple eyeglasses into fun and colorful eye accessories to sport during all the Olympics event viewing. Get the DIY Olympic eyeglasses craft over at Hatter and Hare Events.

Put an Olympic twist on learning letters with this fun alphabet craft by I Can Teach My Child.

Countdown through the 2 weeks of the Olympics with this fun Olympic Paper Chain Countdown by Housing a Forest.

Turn five paper plates into a wall decoration that is perfect for an Olympics-themed party or event. Get all the Olympic Ring Paper Plate Craft details over at Meaningful Mama.

This is a very simple model by Origami Expressions, that can be made in less than 30 minutes. It takes about 5 minutes to fold each origami olympic ring, and there are five rings.

Looking for an easy Olympics-inspired craft for kids? This simple Olympic-Inspired Torch Craft, created from construction paper and wooden craft sticks, by Fireflies and Mudpies is perfect for celebrating the Olympics at home or school. 

These coffee filter Olympic rings by No time for Flash Cards make an easy craft for even the smallest kiddos and fun suncatchers too.

Get your kids in the Olympic spirit with this fun Olympic Torch children’s craft by Coffee with us 3.

Celebrate the Olympics by making these fun DIY Salt Dough Olympic Medals by Here Comes the Sun Blog with your kids! They're a fun craft for children of all ages.



Although most of these crafts are limited to the rings and torch to give neutral craft ideas you could certainly create fun crafts that are related to your specific country and or favorite sport.



Items you might need to create these Olympic Crafts for Kids!



Don’t forget to check out these other fun crafts for kids before you leave.