In honor of the 2014 Winter Olympics, the kindergarteners participated in games of their own. From Bobsledding to figure skating the students were able to participate in eight olympic games.
Each classroom made their own headbands and were encouraged to wear red, white, and blue for the day. While making the headbands, students learned about the olympic rings and our American flag.
We started with an opening ceremony and parade of athletes before the games and fun began!
The kindergarteners rotated as a class through eight different games. If you were to ask the students what their favorite game was they would likely say “Ski Jumping”. To recreate this sport, students got to jump off of a table! (Disclaimer time: the table was low to the ground and students jumped onto/landed on mats!)
My favorite activity, was Figure Skating. We put paper plates on our feet and skated around in a figure eight.
Cones and colored tape created a Slalom course for students to race through on scooters.
Our classroom housed Speed Skating. Using construction paper for skates, students skated around the classroom “ice rink”.
Hockey and Bobsledding took place in the cafeteria.
Snowball Throwing allowed students to practice their throwing and catching skills. Balls of yarn were used as “snowballs” although I’m sure the students would have preferred to use real snow!
The final olympic game was Ice Dancing. Music was played as students danced around the classroom with colorful sheer cloths.
An awards ceremony closed the olympic games. Each student was given a gold (participation) medal to wear for the duration of the day!
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