The 2026 Olympic Winter Games are here! 🏔️ Whether your family is cheering for Team USA or just loves winter sports, these fun activities will help kids feel like true Olympians — right from your home in Charlotte! From DIY crafts to quizzes and coloring sheets, there’s something for everyone.

🥇 DIY Olympic Medal Crafts

Kids can make their very own medals to celebrate their achievements — or to give to family members! Here's a simple way to create gold, silver, and bronze medals at home:

• Materials: Cardstock or cardboard, string or ribbon, markers, scissors, glue, aluminum foil (optional for metallic shine).
• Instructions:
  1. Cut circles from cardstock or cardboard.
  2. Wrap them in foil or color them gold, silver, or bronze.
  3. Draw the Olympic rings or designs on the medal.
  4. Punch a hole at the top and tie a ribbon through it.
• Bonus: Hold your own family Olympics in the backyard or living room — from snowball toss (or balled-up socks) to indoor obstacle courses!

🔥 Olympic Torch Trivia Quiz

Test your Olympic knowledge with this fun quiz — perfect for kids and adults alike!

1. Q: What do the five rings in the Olympic logo represent?
   A: The five continents of the world — Africa, Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania.
2. Q: Which city is hosting the 2026 Winter Olympics?
   A: Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy.
3. Q: How often are the Winter Olympics held?
   A: Every 4 years.
4. Q: What is the Olympic torch used for?
   A: To light the Olympic cauldron, symbolizing peace, unity, and the start of the Games.
5. Q: Name one winter sport in the Olympics.
   A: Ice hockey, figure skating, snowboarding, skiing, curling, etc.

⭐ Tip: Turn this quiz into a mini-game by giving medals or stickers for every correct answer!

🖍️ Printable Coloring Sheets of Winter Sports

Kids love coloring, and what better way to celebrate the Winter Olympics than with **sport-themed coloring sheets**? You can print images of:

• Ice hockey players
• Figure skaters
• Skiers and snowboarders
• Curling athletes
• Bobsled or skeleton racers

💡 Tip: Let kids add their own designs to Olympic uniforms, or draw Charlotte flags on the athletes for a local twist!

🎉 Bonus Activity: Make Your Own Charlotte Olympic Team!

Encourage kids to create their own mini Olympic team at home:

• Pick a team name and colors.
• Design team uniforms using paper or fabric scraps.
• Create medals and a “podium” for family awards.
• Have a mini Winter Games in the backyard or living room — safe, fun, and active!

Whether you’re crafting medals, solving trivia, or coloring your favorite winter sports, these activities will make the 2026 Winter Olympics an unforgettable experience for your Charlotte family! 🏔️🥇