Olympic Fun with JMM
It’s time for the Summer Olympics which take place every 4 years in a different host city from around the world. This year, the games are being held in Tokyo, Japan from July 23rd until August 8th with different sports events taking place on each day. There will be 339 events across 33 sports with winners receiving either gold, silver, or bronze medals.
This year, there are several Jewish American athletes participating in the Olympics including basketball player Sue Bird, fencers Eli Dershwitz and Jake Hoyl, and beach volleyball player, Alix Klineman. You can learn more about famous Jewish American athletes and explore sports related items from our Collections by following along with our Olympics themed social media posts on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Continue reading below to explore Olympics inspired activities and resources for your family to do during and after the games.
Don’t forget to share photos of you enjoying our crafts and activities on our Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram and use #MuseumFromHome and #JMMOlympics.
Olympic Medals
Supplies Needed:
· Plastic lids, such as those from the tops of food containers
· Paper
· Glue or tape
· Scissors
· Ribbon (around 1.5 to 2in. thick)
· Craft supplies such as markers, crayons, and colored paper
Olympic Torch
Supplies Needed:
· Paper towel roll
· Orange or yellow tissue paper
· Aluminum foil
· Craft materials such as markers or sharpies
· Glue or tape
Olympic Ring Toss
Supplies Needed:
· Pencil or pen
· Craft supplies such as markers, sharpies, or colored paper
· Paper towel roll
· Clear tape
· Scissors
Keep Discovering:
Explore ideas for how you and your family can play versions of the Olympic games at home here.
Make an edible version of your Olympic medal here.
Learn about the life and career of a major Jewish baseball player in the read aloud of the story You Never Heard of Sandy Koufax?! here.