Thursday, July 26, 2012

Welcome to the XXX Olympiad!

Hi Everyone!  I hope that the summer had been good to you so far ... this summer we have a little added excitement to the usual pool, beach, baseball game, circuit:  THE SUMMER OLYMPICS!
I know the 5th and 6th graders have been hard at work learning about the Ancient Olympics, the Modern Olympics and what they have in common, but I thought it might be fun for the rest of our school friends if I shared a game with all of you:  OPENING CEREMONY BINGO*!  Click below to download and play tomorrow night during the ceremony.

http://content.tinyme.com.au/tinyme_au_games_printables_preview.php?designcode=TGB00-01

In 1996 I went to the Summer Olympics in Atlanta.  It was great to meet tourists and fans from all over the world!  I like to watch the Olympics and I always get more into the story behind the athlete than who actually won the gold ... as with most things in life, the journey is usually far more important and worthwhile than the destination.  I hope you have a chance to enjoy a bit of the Summer Olympics this year ... maybe some of you will be inspired to create your own games in your backyard with your siblings and neighbors! 

See you back at school next month where we will continue to "Go for the Gold" together!



*Opening Ceremony BINGO was designed by tinyme.com