Feb 17, 2026 · Abby Allen
Host a Winter Olympics at Home: Indoor Creative Games for Kids
Bring the Winter Olympics Fun Indoors
Looking for creative ways to keep kids active and engaged during the colder months? Hosting your own Winter Olympics at home, in the classroom, or at the playground is the perfect solution for families, teachers, and caregivers! With these Olympic-inspired indoor winter games, STEM activities, and crafts, you’ll spark creativity, teamwork, and friendly competition—no snow required. Whether you’re planning a snow day, after-school fun, or a classroom celebration, these hands-on activities will get kids moving, making, and learning.
Why Host a Winter Olympics at Home?
Hosting your own Winter Olympics is a fantastic way to encourage teamwork, creativity, and friendly competition. These activities are designed for families and educators looking for screen-free, active fun that sparks imagination and supports learning through play.
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GlueStick was built around a simple idea from our founder: what if kids could get inspired by the supplies already around them—just by snapping a photo? She was tired of spending hours setting out invitations to create that never got touched or spending hundreds on craft kits that only kept her daughter engaged for ten minutes. She wanted a tool where her daughter could safely search for projects that sparked her interest. That’s exactly what GlueStick does. Kid-safe, ad-free library that parents can trust. Every project is parent-approved. Kids can snap a photo of what you have at home. Paper rolls, egg cartons, cereal boxes, scrap paper, buttons, yarn—our system recognizes over 300 different common household items Get project ideas that fit your supplies. Search for ideas using the supplies you already have, and see at a glance if you have everything you need. Interactive set-up and clean-up checklists support kids along every step of the creative journey, giving caregivers more time to create with their kids Why families love GlueStick’s approach: It saves money. Reuse and recycle what’s already in your home. No expensive kits needed. It saves time. No endless scrolling through Pinterest or waiting for a craft kit to arrive in the mail. It builds creative confidence. Kids get to say, “I can make something with this.” It keeps the mess manageable. When projects start with familiar household supplies, setup and cleanup are simpler. It fosters independence - Kids are rewarded for setting up and cleaning up by themselves
Six Olympic-Inspired Activities for Kids
Design Your Own Winter Olympic Uniforms
Ages: 3–12 | Time: 30–60 min
Unleash your creativity and join the Winter Olympics—right from home! With our “Design Your Own Winter Olympic Uniforms” printable, you get to imagine, color, and create bold new looks for athletes in your favorite winter sports. Will your team’s uniform feature your country’s colors, a cool mascot, or a totally wild pattern? It’s up to you! Just print the athlete pages, grab your crayons, markers, or colored pencils, and start designing uniforms for hockey, figure skating, skiing, snowboarding, and more. Think about what makes each sport unique and how you’d want your team to stand out on the ice or snow. This project is perfect for sparking creative thinking, celebrating teamwork, and learning about different cultures—all while having fun. Ready to become a uniform designer? Print, create, and show off your Olympic spirit today!
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Keepy Uppy Balloon Challenge
Ages: 3–12 | Time: 5–30 min
Don't let it touch the ground! How long can you keep your balloon floating? This fun game gets everyone moving and laughing!
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Balance Beam Challenge: Exploring Center of Gravity
Ages: 3–7 | Time: 10–30 min
Let’s turn your playground into a science lab and see how your body helps you balance! In this activity, you’ll walk across a balance beam (or a line on the ground) in different ways to find out what makes balancing easier or harder. You’ll learn about something called your center of gravity, where your body’s weight is balanced, and how it affects your walk. (Image generated with AI)
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Pom Pom Run
Ages: 3–10 | Time: 10–20 min
Get ready to create your very own raceway right on the wall! In this super fun DIY project, you’ll build a track where pom-poms can zoom from the top all the way down. All you need are some tape, toilet paper rolls, and pom-poms to make it happen. Let’s go!
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Slide Speed Fun: Exploring Friction with Little Scientists
Ages: 3–6 | Time: 10–30 min
Let’s have some fun on the playground and see how your clothes and how you sit change how fast you slide! Do you zoom down the slide when you’re sitting up, or do you go even faster when you lay down? Does your jacket make you super speedy, or do you slip faster in just your t-shirt? This activity is all about noticing how little changes can make a big difference in how fast we move down the slide! (Header image generated with AI)
Make this projectTry these Winter Olympic Activities with your kids Today
All these activities are available in the GlueStick app. Perfect for families, teachers, and caregivers looking for easy, engaging winter activities, STEM challenges, and creative crafts for kids. Whether you’re hosting a family “Olympics” or just picking a few favorite challenges, these activities encourage movement, creativity, and learning through play. Let the games begin—download GlueStick and spark creativity today! Discover more Olympic crafts for kids, indoor winter games, and family Olympic activities inside the app. GlueStick is perfect for: Family winter fun Classroom Olympic themes After-school programs Homeschool activities Creative indoor play And so much more!