This is a large collection of activities, games and centers to introduce early learners - preschool, Pre-K, Kindergarten, and perhaps 1st grade, to the concept of the international Winter games, with lots of hands-on activities. 68 pages Extensively updated for the 2022 Games in Beijing. Click the PREVIEW link to see ALL pages and to check the educational level. Contents: Informational page (with links) 3 anchor charts for the Games Cards for matching games (print2 or more copies) Sports played at the Olympic Games - large flashcards (labeled) (12) Creative coloring discussion posters for sports (12). Children draw more things in pictures. These can be stapled together to make a book. Story starter –“ If I could be an athlete at the Games I would….” 3 Medals – color and cut out – tape on shirts. Ordinal numbers – 1st, 2nd 3rd – cut and paste Emergent reader “I see… “ (various winter sports) Large cut out numbered sports characters 1- 20 – use for ordering, number recognition, sports discussion etc. Alphabet flashcards – full upper case – use to make recognition and memory games. Number center (athletes and gold medals) – match 10-frames to numbers (0-10) Flags of nations cards – flags of 18 participating countries Match the flags – cut and paste activity Match the flags – connect with lines Color by number – five rings Connect the dots (2) – torch, ice skates Trace and color - torch Set of cards to promote good health Math mats – I am strong! – Count sets of healthy food pictures onto mats. Match pieces of equipment cards with the sport it is most likely to be used with. If you find this activity file useful, I would LOVE some feedback or comments!
