Happy Monday! This week, we have some resources on both the Olympics in Ancient Greece AND our modern-day Olympic Games(the 2026 Winter Olympics start on February 6th!). We encourage you to talk with your family about the origins of the Olympics at home. You can even create your own Olympic wreath or family “games!” Perhaps these resources can get you started:
VIDEOS:
The Winter Olympics 2022 (for younger kids) by Alex Kids Video:
TED- Ed video: The ancient origins of the Olympics:
Prize amphora showing a chariot race – From the British Museum, take a close look at a Greek vase showing a chariot racer competing in the Olympics:
WEBSITES:
The Official 2026 Milano Winter Olympic Games
Best of 2024 Paris Olympic Games
How did the Olympic Games Begin? – An interactive guide to the Ancient Olympic Games from the BBC. Learn about the different sporting events and see photos of the original sites of the games.
The Games at Olympia – From the British Museum, here’s the story of the Olympic Games.
Ride the Chariot – An online game.
Ancient Greek Olympics Q&A – Part of “Ask Mr. Donn About Ancient Greece.”
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