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    Home » Art Activities

    Kids Olympic Games Craft

    Modified: Jun 17, 2022 · Published: May 11, 2016 by Vicky · This post may contain affiliate links · 25 Comments

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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

    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
    olympics games craft supplies

    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.

    kids-olympics-craft-2

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

    child cleaning hands

    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.

    child making olympic rings 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!

    Kids Olympic Games Craft
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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.

    child cleaning glue off table

    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.

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    1. JULIE NG says

      March 10, 2020 at 1:34 pm

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

      Reply
    2. Natosha says

      August 20, 2016 at 11:43 am

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

      Reply
    3. Pam says

      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!

      Reply
      • Vicky says

        May 17, 2016 at 10:33 am

        I know, they are so fun Pam!

        Reply
    4. Paula says

      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.

      Reply
    5. Heather lawrence says

      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.

      Reply
      • Vicky says

        May 17, 2016 at 10:33 am

        I think they would love it Heather!

        Reply
    6. Heather says

      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!

      Reply
    7. michele says

      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!

      Reply
      • Vicky says

        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.

        Reply
    8. CourtneyLynne says

      May 12, 2016 at 6:36 pm

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

      Reply
    9. Louise Bishop says

      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.

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      • Vicky says

        May 17, 2016 at 10:35 am

        Bounty to the rescue Lousie!

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    Vicky from Mess for Less

    I'm Vicky, the founder of Mess For Less, which I started in 2011 to share easy, family-friendly recipes. With over a decade of experience as a home chef and recipe developer, I love creating meals that bring people together. I also design play and learning activities for kids, using my background as a former teacher with a Master’s degree in education. Learn more about me.

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