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.
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
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.
Since this projects involves glue and kids, things will get messy. No problem when you have Bounty on hand!
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.
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.
Now we are all ready for the Olympic Games!
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.
When doing a messy craft with kids, here are come quick cleaning tips:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
jill conyers says
The olympics are a big deal in our house. My kids would've loved this when they were younger.
Tabitha says
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!
Erin says
What an awesome craft! I bet my kiddo would absolutely love making that for our home!
laura londergan says
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
Vicky says
My kids are so excited Laura!
Debra says
This is so darling! My kids love the olympics and we are going to start olympic crafts soon!
Kait says
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 🙂
tp keane says
What a wonderful craft to do. I love it. Love that it's ready on time for Rio 2016 too.
Carolyn says
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.
Terri Steffes says
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.
michele says
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.
Vicky says
I think they key is starting them young and then they can't wait to watch.