As a parent, I’m always searching for teachable moments. An elderly person who needs to cross the street? No worries. I have just the ten year-old to help you out. Charity to be given? Great. It leads me into a great discussion with my eight year-old. Olympics? Yup. I can spin that too.
Depending on the age of your child, you can choose the lessons to teach about the Olympics. Younger kids can learn about world geography – looking at the flags of each country. They can also learn about the dedication athletes must have in order to compete in the Olympics. You can create your own Olympics in your backyard – complete with medal ceremonies!
I’m using the Olympics to teach my eight year-old the history of the Olympics. We’ve got a stack of books out of the library to teach us some world history. In his world, where most things are “lame”, it is great to watch his excitement following old YouTube videos of gymnastics, diving and swimming. We’ll be spending some quality time following certain sports for the next two weeks.
Older kids can follow the unfortunate controversy this year about the one minute of silence to commemorate the Munich Massacre. This year, the Olympic committee denied the request for a moment of silence at the start of the game. While the decision is regrettable (and mildly offensive), it does open up the discussion with your kids about the Munich Massacre.
And, as always, there are the athletes you choose to follow – be it athletes from your country, from Israel, athletes with great back stories – these are moments of inspiration.
You can do no harm spending quality time with your kids. And the next two weeks offer you the opportunity to talk about history, geography, unity, values and heroism… and see some great great Olympic moments.
Older kids can follow the unfortunate controversy this year about the one minute of silence to commemorate the Munich Massacre. This year, the Olympic committee denied the request for a moment of silence at the start of the game. While the decision is regrettable (and mildly offensive), it does open up the discussion with your kids about the Munich Massacre.
And, as always, there are the athletes you choose to follow – be it athletes from your country, from Israel, athletes with great back stories – these are moments of inspiration.
You can do no harm spending quality time with your kids. And the next two weeks offer you the opportunity to talk about history, geography, unity, values and heroism… and see some great great Olympic moments.
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