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    Kids Olympic Games Craft

    Published: May 11, 2016 · Modified: Jun 12, 2021 by Vicky

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    Are your kids getting excited for the Olympic Games yet? The Rio 2016 Olympic Games are happening this summer and we have been excitedly preparing to cheer on the athletes with some fun crafts and activities. Recently, we made a colorful Kids Olympic Games Craft using tissue paper and glue. This activity is fun but messy, so I'll be sharing some quick cleaning tips in addition to a tutorial to make this craft. This post has been sponsored by Bounty, but all opinions are my own.

    Tissue Paper Olympic Games Craft - get ready for the Olympic games with this fun activity which promotes fine motor skills for kids. @Bounty #quicktip #ad

    Bounty is proud to be sponsoring the Rio  2016 Olympic Games. Since Bounty is the Quicker Picker Upper, it makes sense that they are teaming up with Four‐Time Olympic Gold Medal Sprinter Allyson Felix. Allyson Felix is one of the fastest women in the world. Like Allyson, Felix, 2x more absorbent Bounty is quick, and helps you clean up all messes and spills in record time.

    The Olympic Games Craft

    You will need:

    • Tissue paper squares
    • White 12x18 construction paper
    • White glue
    • Black marker
    • Cup or glass to trace
    • Bounty for quick clean up

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    Turn over a cup or glass and trace circles in the shape of the Olympic Games rings onto the white construction paper. You will trace 3 circles on top and 2 on the bottom. The top three circles are close to each other but not touching, while the bottom two circles intersect with the top ones. You can see this in the photos below.

    Have your child trace the circles with white glue. Put glue and tissue paper on one circle at a time to prevent the glue from drying out. This is great fine motor practice for kids because it requires small muscle strength to squeeze the bottle and control the glue as it goes around the circle.

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    Since this projects involves glue and kids, things will get messy. No problem when you have Bounty on hand!

    Kids Olympic Games Craft

    Your child will choose tissue paper in the same color of the rings of the Olympic Games. The colors for the top row are blue, black and red and the bottom row is yellow and green. The tissue paper gets squished between fingers and stuck onto the glue circle.

    Kids Olympic Games Craft

    My daughter was very determined to complete this project. She would accidentally dip her fingers in the glue so we did keep some Bounty nearby.

    Kids Olympic Games Craft

    Now we are all ready for the Olympic Games!

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    This kids Olympic Games craft is fun to do as you prepare for the Olympic Games, but it is not mess free. In addition to glue on fingers, we had a few glue spills as well.  But Bounty made quick work of our messes. Since Bounty is more absorbent, the roll can last 50% longer.

    Kids Olympic Games Craft

    When doing a messy craft with kids, here are come quick cleaning tips:

    1. Have Bounty, the Quicker Picker Upper on hand while working on the craft. Messes will occur while crafting and fingers will get sticky. Keeping some Bounty nearby allows kids to wipe up and continue crafting.
    2. Encourage kids to clean up their own mess when done with the activity. Make it a game and set the timer and see if they can clean up in a specified time.
    3. Use Bounty wet or dry. Some messes need a little water or a squirt of cleaner and Bounty handles both of these like a champion.

    You can get in on the Olympic Games fun when you join Team Quicker Picker Upper online. Tweet your best quicker picker upper tips showcasing how Bounty helps you quickly clean up spills and messes. Tweet to @Bounty and use hashtags #quicktip and #promotion. Bounty will donate $1 for every #quicktip tweet (up to $10,000) to Community Olympic Development Programs, which helps progressing athletes from the beginning  stages of development to the elite level. Bounty will also share the quickest tips on their social media channels throughout the Olympic Games! You can check out the terms and conditions here.

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    1. michele

      May 11, 2016 at 11:05 am

      Oh these are so cute! I never got into the Olympics until I was older so it's cool to see kids are into the games.

    2. Terri Steffes

      May 11, 2016 at 1:26 pm

      I'm looking forward to the Games this year. Some of the qualifying rounds are happening this year in our city. So excited about seeing some of the athletes.

    3. Carolyn

      May 11, 2016 at 6:55 pm

      I totally forgot the Olympics are this summer. Thanks for reminding me. My kids will love it and my daughter will love this activity. Thanks.

    4. Kait

      May 11, 2016 at 10:51 pm

      I don't have any children, but I love this craft! I'm a huge nerd when it comes to the Olympics - I'm obsessed! I look forward to it so much 🙂

    5. tp keane

      May 12, 2016 at 1:38 am

      What a wonderful craft to do. I love it. Love that it's ready on time for Rio 2016 too.

    6. Debra

      May 12, 2016 at 11:13 am

      This is so darling! My kids love the olympics and we are going to start olympic crafts soon!

    7. laura londergan

      May 12, 2016 at 12:00 pm

      this turned out so cute and what a great way to get our kids excited about the upcoming Olympic games this summer. It's perfect

    8. Erin

      May 12, 2016 at 12:56 pm

      What an awesome craft! I bet my kiddo would absolutely love making that for our home!

    9. Tabitha

      May 12, 2016 at 2:56 pm

      What a fun easy craft for kids to get ready for the olympics! I love the way the tissue paper is boxed up and organized!

    10. jill conyers

      May 12, 2016 at 5:09 pm

      The olympics are a big deal in our house. My kids would've loved this when they were younger.

    11. CourtneyLynne

      May 12, 2016 at 6:36 pm

      Omg what a cute craft!!!! I bet my daughter would love to make one of these. Pinning!

    12. Louise Bishop

      May 12, 2016 at 8:41 pm

      What a great way to start a discussion about the Olympics. There are so many great life lessons that surround the games...and some pretty awesome crafts as well. Thanks for the idea. I always make sure to keep lots of Bounty paper towels around so it doesn't get messy in the midst of all our learning.

    13. michele

      May 13, 2016 at 4:36 am

      i love that the olympics are here already! Do you mind if I ask if you make your own tissue paper squares or buy that cute box of them.... I can think of many fun crafts to do in addition to the fun one you shared.... Im now on a mission to find some!

    14. Heather

      May 13, 2016 at 7:52 am

      I keep forgetting that the olympics are this year (all that political news seems to be all I see). This looks like an awesome craft that my kids will love!

    15. Heather lawrence

      May 13, 2016 at 9:50 am

      Ok, the Olympics have totally slipped my mind! Which is so strange because I love watching them too.
      This is a really cute craft... we might have to snag it and make it with our own little ones.

    16. Paula

      May 14, 2016 at 12:09 am

      I like this - it's a fun way to get kids interested in the Olympics; and I like that you point out how it's helpful for fine motor skills.

    17. Pam

      May 15, 2016 at 9:58 pm

      I love this! It's so cute and unique! I didn't realize that the Olympic games were coming up until you mentioned it. Can't wait to watch the events!

    18. Vicky

      May 17, 2016 at 10:33 am

      I know, they are so fun Pam!

    19. Vicky

      May 17, 2016 at 10:33 am

      I think they would love it Heather!

    20. Vicky

      May 17, 2016 at 10:35 am

      Michele - we do so much with the tissue paper squares like this flower. https://www.messforless.net/tissue-paper-flower-art-activity/ You can see where I got them in that post.

    21. Vicky

      May 17, 2016 at 10:35 am

      Bounty to the rescue Lousie!

    22. Vicky

      May 17, 2016 at 10:35 am

      My kids are so excited Laura!

    23. Vicky

      May 17, 2016 at 10:36 am

      I think they key is starting them young and then they can't wait to watch.

    24. Natosha

      August 20, 2016 at 11:43 am

      Olympic Torch is my favorite. I think, it is still very popular in Rio Olympics..

    25. JULIE NG

      March 10, 2020 at 1:34 pm

      Where did you buy your boxed set of tissue paper squares?

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