Both the Summer and Winter Olympics are an exciting time for the whole family. You get to cheer on the best athletes in your country, watch athletes from all over the world showcase their incredible skills and see some incredible sports that don’t get nearly as much coverage year-round.
You can make the games even more fun for kids by doing a little bit of crafting to get them into the Olympics spirit. These 22 fun Olympic craft ideas will help you feel festive and celebrate the games in style.
Note: Some of these activities require a parent or caregiver’s help, but most are great for any age.
Olympics-themed crafts for all ages and seasons
1. Paper plate Olympic rings
Kick things off with a simple craft that gets everyone into the spirit. These paper plate Olympic rings from Meaningful Mama are hands-on, easy to create and reusable for every Olympic Games from here on out.
2. Gold medal cookies
3. Score card printables
Just because you aren’t at the games doesn’t mean you can’t get in on the judging. Use these free printable score cards from The Handmade Home to score your favorite athletes (or, let’s be honest, to score one another’s cartwheels, headstands and best-looking nachos) and declare a gold medal winner.
4. World flag garland
This world flag garland craft from Art Bar has kids creating flags from every country. Not only is it a fantastic learning opportunity, but you can also display it as super-cute and celebratory Olympic décor.
5. Olympic torch cupcake cones
Olympic torches are spectacular, but Olympic torches you can eat are even better! Ice cream cones form the base to these delicious Olympic torch cupcake cones from Sweetology. Creative detail: Cut out a fruit rollup for the flame!
6. Summer Olympics memory game printables
If you’re looking for ways to get kids excited about the Summer Olympics, look no further. These sports pictograms, found via Red Ted Art, can be printed on cardstock to make a durable Olympics memory game.
7. Laurel wreath crown
Kids can learn a little Roman history by making their own laurel wreath crown with a few household supplies. Just follow this project plan from Kids Activities Blog. This one may require a little bit of help from grown-ups, but the end result is fabulous.
8. Ribbon wands
Being a part of the Olympic crowd is a special treat. Make these cute ribbon wands from Sun Hats & Wellie Boots before the games and let your preschooler wave them around to show support.
9. Olympic rings cookies
If paper plate Olympic rings aren’t your style, how about some rings you can eat? These colorful Olympic rings cookies from The Decorated Cookie taste as good as they look, and they’re easy to make. These tasty treats will be the hit of any Olympic party.
10. Clay medals
Follow this tutorial from What’s Up Moms to turn clay into custom gold medals — your champion can even write their name on the front!
11. Team bracelets
Support your U.S. Olympic team (or any Olympic team!) with these quick and customizable beaded team bracelets by No Time for Flash Cards.
12. Plastic cup Olympic ring paintings
Create Olympic ring paintings, using plastic cups dipped in paint. Fun, simple and perfect for all ages and ability levels. Kids can decorate with glitter or more drawings, as well. This fun idea comes from Apples and ABC’s.
13. Painted world flag rocks
Here’s another educational opportunity for kids: Study the different countries that participate in the Olympic games and make these painted world flag rocks from Non-Toy Gifts.
14. Foam Olympic torch
If you want a cute Olympic craft you can use over and over again, this one fits the bill. This DIY Olympic torch from Hoosier Homemade is sturdy enough to last from the opening ceremony to the closing one and for every game after that.
15. Olympics Bingo printable
This Olympic bingo game is perfect for a group! Quickly print these free bingo cards from Woo! Jr. Activities for a fun commercial break activity or something to do while you wait for the next event to start!
16. Froot Loops medals
Olympic ring Froot Loops? You bet! These cheap and easy-to-make medals made from Froot Loops are a fun idea from Honey & Lime. If you don’t have Froot Loops on hand, you could also use Cheerios or any O-shaped snack.
17. Felt Olympic rings puzzle
This felt Olympic rings puzzle from Toddler Approved requires higher level crafting skills to make, but the end result is a beautiful puzzle that’s perfect for toddlers.
