With the Olympics taking place in SOUTH KOREA this month, it’s easy to get the urge to want to go outdoors and have some winter fun. While it’s still cold and – maybe snowy – you can try a few games of your own and enjoy some homemade Olympics. Check out these sights for winter snow fun.
1. How to stage your own backyard winter Olympics: Check out this site from PARENT MAP. Everything from luge, to curling, all in your own neighborhood. http://www.parentmap.com/article/backyard-winter-olympics-for-kids
2. Got snow? Try these Olympic inspired activities at home: http://rainorshinemamma.com/5-olympics-inspired-backyard-games-for-winter/
Watch ski-jumping. Skate, ski, jump and slide on the ice. Or, are you a bob-sledder? Curling? Try sliding smooth rocks across a frozen driveway or sidewalk. (NEVER ON A POND OR BODY OF WATER!!!) Enjoy the games and be inspired to create some winter fun as well.
Darlene Beck-Jacobson 