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Winter Olympics 2010: A Learning Experience for Your Kids
By Meaghan Montrose
The 2010 Winter Olympics are in full swing in Vancouver. What an exciting time across the world! The best athletes competing in a wide variety of events…simply amazing! It would be difficult for anyone not to become swept up in the excitement. This includes your children.
I can remember (many, many years ago) “figure skating” in my socks on the kitchen floor and “bobsledding” down a hill with my brothers during the Winter Olympics. As a parent, this is the perfect opportunity to turn your child’s interest into an educational experience.
As you watch the Olympic Games together, pay attention to the events and athletes that capture your child’s attention. Use this enthusiasm to encourage your child to read and/or research the topic. The learning possibilities are endless: history, culture, biographies, physics, etc… (Additionally, the Olympics can also be a great way to spark an interest in sports. Participating in sports is an excellent way for your child to development physically and socially.)
The HomeSchoolBytes.com blog has some great ideas on how to make the Winter Olympics a learning experience. One of the posts includes a list of books about Winter Olympic topics. Check out their Winter Olympic Book Reviews.
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