The opening ceremonies of the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver (BC) will begin later today. It’s an exciting time for the young athletes and a wonderful opportunity for all children to see what can result from not only talent but lots of hard work.
It’s also a chance for parents and teachers to introduce children to sports that they may not otherwise be exposed to as well as history (where, why, and when did the Olympics begin?), math (who skis down the hill in the shortest time?), stories (how do you train for these games?), and more.
I came across a wonderful website that pulls a lot of information together for adults to use with children. That plus this new Reading Rockets list of books and the Olympics themselves just may become a shared experience between adults and children. Who knows, maybe the next Olympians just may get their inspiration from this year’s Winter Olympics!
So let the games begin!
About the Author
Reading Rockets’ children’s literature expert, Maria Salvadore, brings you into her world as she explores the best ways to use kids’ books both inside — and outside — of the classroom.
Publication Date
February 12, 2010