The Olympics are an exciting time for the whole family. You get to cheer on your country and watch the world’s best athletes showcase their incredible skills.
Make the games even more fun for kids by doing these 22 fun Olympic craft ideas to celebrate the games. Some of these activities require a parent or caregiver’s help, but most are great for any age.
1. Gold medal cookies
2. World flag garland
This world flag garland craft from Art Bar has kids creating flags from every country. Display them as super-cute and celebratory Olympic décor.
3. Score card printables
Use these free printable cards from The Handmade Home to tally up the final scores (or, let’s be honest, to score one another’s cartwheels, headstands and best-looking nachos) and declare a gold medal winner.
4. Olympic torch cupcake cones
Ice cream cones form the base to these delicious Olympic torch cupcake cones from Sweetology. Cut out a fruit rollup for the flame.
5. Olympic memory game printable
These sports pictograms, found via Red Ted Art, can be printed on cardstock to make a durable Olympics memory game.
6. Paper plate Olympic rings
Here’s a fun, simple craft for toddlers on up. Paint and cut out paper plate Olympic rings, via Max and Me, to display in your home.
7. Ribbon wands
Make these ribbon wands from Sun Hats & Wellie Boots before the games and let your preschooler wave them around to show support.
8. Olympic rings cookies
How good do these colorful Olympic rings cookies from The Decorated Cookie look? These tasty treats will be the hit of any Olympic party.
9. Origami Olympic rings
This origami Olympic rings craft from Activity Village is slightly more advanced, so it’s great for older kids. Follow the photo instructions to create colorful folded rings.
10. 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 Creekside Learning.
11. Clay medals
Follow this tutorial from Paging Supermom to turn air dry clay or salt dough into custom gold medals — your champion can even write their name on the front!
12. Plastic cup Olympic ring paintings
Create Olympic ring paintings, using plastic cups dipped in paint. Fun, simple idea from Apples and ABC’s.
13. Foam Olympic torch
This DIY Olympic torch from Hoosier Homemade is sturdy enough to last from the opening ceremony to the closing one.
14. Froot Loops medals
How cute are these little medals made from Froot Loops? Thanks for the fun idea, Honey & Lime.
15. Team bracelets
Support your team with these quick and customizable team bracelets by No Time for Flash Cards.
16. Easy Olympic torch
For little ones, try making this simplified paper Olympic torch by Momstown. It’s easy to do and fun for a crowd.
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.
18. Olympic 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.
19. Olympic games flag
Kids can craft their own Olympic games flag using just scissors, craft glue and some colorful felt scraps. Follow the steps via Little Passports.
20. Fruit torches
Is there anything better than making a craft … that you can then eat. This delicious fruit torch idea from CBC Parents is fun to make and fun to eat.
21. DIY plastic lid medals
These simple DIY Olympic medals for kids from The Artful Parent are made out of plastic lids.
22. Painted world flag rocks
Here’s another educational opportunity for kids to learn by creating these painted world flag rocks from Non-Toy Gifts.
