As part of our social studies unit we focused on the upcoming summer Olympics. Many of the children had no idea what the Olympics are or what were the events, or even that it is relatively close to them. As a culminating activity I created some unique Olympic events. The children were great sports and appreciated the shiny stickers I gave out instead of medals.
Some of our events were "standing broad stretch", peanut relay race, javelin throw (two plastics straws stapled together and then thrown), discus throw (Styrofoam plates taped together and also thrown) as well as the shot put (aluminum foil bunched up and thrown).
I'm happy to report - no one got hurt and no one cried (unlike the real Olympics!)
1 comment:
Hi Carol. I really enjoyed looking at your pictures from the Olympics. What a great idea!! You came up with some creative and fun events. The children sure do look like they are having fun. They are SO lucky to have you there to teach them. Will you be able to watch any of the Olympics?
Hope you are having fun.
Miss you at the Y in the morning.
Summer is about to wind down here at home. Do you miss getting ready to teach back home here? The school districts start pretty early this year (I think somewhere around the 18th).Time is flying by.
Take Care
Peace and Love
Michele T.
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