The Winter Olympics Milano-Cortina 2026 will run from 6–22 February 2026, with 16 sports and over 100 medal events. It’s the perfect chance to bring the excitement into your home with some creative and fun Winter Olympic crafts and activities for kids. From making your own bobsled runs to designing medals, these projects are great for family time, classrooms, or a winter party with a sporty twist!
Here’s a round-up of our favourite Winter Olympic crafts to celebrate the Games.
Skiing and Snowboarding Crafts
- Blow Skiing Game – Use straws to blow a ball through paper flag “gates” in a mini slalom race.
- Ski Collage for Kids – Build a snowy collage scene with cotton wool and paper skiers.
- Design a Snowboard – Let kids get creative designing their own colourful snowboard patterns.
- Olympics Ski Jump Craft – A hands-on ski jump ramp using cardboard and mini skiers.
Ice Sports
- Make an Ice Rink Craft – Create a shiny foil ice rink for play figures or dolls. I love this magnetic ice rink.
- Tabletop Curling Game – A cardboard box, and a free printbale make this fun curling game.
- DIY Ice Cube Curling – Try freezing coloured ice cubes and play a mini curling game in the bath or on a tray.
Sledding Sports
- DIY Bobsled Run – Build a run from cardboard tubes and race toy sleds.
- DIY Toilet Paper Roll Bobsleds – a simple way to make bobsleds for dolls or LEGO figures.
- Skeleton & Luge Variations – Use the same bobsled run but switch to single sleds for other sliding sports.
Cross-Country & Biathlon
- Use the Blow Skiing Game for cross-country or slalom practice indoors.
- Add a simple paper target and beanbags for a “Biathlon” twist.
Extra Olympic-Themed Crafts
- Olympic Torches – Make torches from paper towel tubes and tissue-paper flames for your own opening ceremony.
- Olympic Rings Handprint Art – Paint kids’ hands in the five colours and stamp them to create ring patterns.
- DIY Medals – Recycle jar lids or cut cardboard circles, cover with foil or glitter, and add ribbons for gold, silver, and bronze awards.
Learning Through Play
These crafts are not just fun – they also introduce kids to the science behind winter sports. Try experimenting with:
- Ramp angles on a ski jump to see how far marbles can travel.
- Sled weights to test how mass affects speed on a bobsled track.
- “Sweeping” techniques in curling to see how friction changes motion.
The Winter Olympics are the perfect excuse to combine craft, sport, and STEM learning. With these projects, children can join in the Olympic spirit right from their own living room.