KS2 Olympics Activities

Celebrate the Olympic Spirit with Eight Cross-Curricular Activities

Bring the excitement of the Olympic Games into your classroom with this comprehensive resource featuring eight engaging activities that combine PE, History, Geography, and Science while celebrating the world's greatest sporting event.

Eight Complete Activities Included:

1. Comparing Ancient And Modern Olympic Games: Journey through time comparing the original Ancient Greek Olympics with today's modern Games, discovering how this incredible tradition has evolved over thousands of years
2. Olympic History Timeline: Create a visual timeline of Olympic history, exploring key moments, memorable athletes, and how the Games have changed from ancient times to the present day
3. The Olympic Rings And Flags: Investigate the symbolism behind the iconic Olympic rings and explore the flags of participating nations, developing geographical knowledge and understanding of global unity
4. Olympic Sports: Explore the diverse range of Olympic sports, from athletics to gymnastics, learning about different events, rules, and the skills required to compete at the highest level
5. Research An Olympic Event: Develop research skills by investigating a specific Olympic sport or event in depth, discovering its history, rules, famous athletes, and what makes it special
6. Record My Exercise: Track personal fitness and activity levels, understanding the importance of regular exercise and how Olympic athletes train to achieve peak performance
7. My Physical Skills: Assess and develop personal physical abilities across different areas—speed, strength, flexibility, and coordination—inspired by Olympic athletic standards
8. Create An Exercise Circuit: Design and implement a fitness circuit inspired by Olympic training, combining different exercises to build all-round fitness and understanding of how athletes prepare

Why Teachers Choose This Resource:

• Cross-Curricular Excellence: Seamlessly combines PE, History, Geography, Science, and Maths objectives in one engaging topic
• Timely and Relevant: Perfect for teaching during Olympic years or as part of sports-themed learning
• Ready to Use: Complete lesson plans with learning objectives, resources, and step-by-step instructions
• Inspires Active Lifestyles: Motivates children to participate in sport and physical activity
• Global Perspective: Develops understanding of international cooperation, diversity, and cultural celebration
• Differentiation Built-In: Activities adaptable for different year groups across KS2

Perfect For:

• KS2 Olympic-themed topic weeks or projects
• PE lessons with historical and geographical context
• Sports Day preparation and celebration
• Homeschool cross-curricular learning
• Building knowledge of global sporting events
• Inspiring healthy, active lifestyles

Curriculum Links:

This resource supports multiple curriculum areas including KS2 PE (developing fitness and understanding of exercise), History (Ancient Greece and chronology), Geography (countries and continents), Science (the human body and exercise), and Maths (data handling and measurement)—making it perfect for cross-curricular topic work.

What Makes This Resource Special:

The Olympics capture children's imagination like few other events can. These activities harness that excitement to deliver meaningful learning across multiple subjects, inspiring children to be active, learn about the world, and understand the values of determination, excellence, and fair play that the Olympic movement represents.

Bring Olympic inspiration to your classroom! These engaging activities help KS2 students explore the history, geography, and science of the Olympic Games while developing their own physical skills and understanding—creating a memorable learning experience that celebrates human achievement and global unity.