52 Weeks: #6 Winter Olympics Coloring Book

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52 Weeks of Stroller Runner Games: #6 Winter Olympics Coloring Book

What do the Olympics mean to you?  Even though it’s Valentine’s Day, we are also in the height of the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics.  What better way than running with your child(ren) to discuss sports and the importance of sportsmanship, work ethic and dreams?

Being that the Stroller Runner Games focuses on activities that a child can do in the stroller while you run or walk; we thought combining the Olympics and coloring to create the FREE Winter Olympics Coloring Book.  Plus, my kids love to color, whether it is with crayons, washable markers or colored pencils. I think sometimes they like coloring their bodies more than the paper, but its washable right?

We found a great list from Classymommy.com of 15 Great Winter Olympic activities that led us to Activity Villages Olympic Coloring pages.  NONE of these Printables are Run Stroller Run’s designs; we combined the Free Olympic Printables from Activity Villages Olympic Coloring and Classroom Jr.com pages into one file and reduced each picture to a 5×7 or smaller to create the FREE Winter Olympics Coloring Book.

Note:  You can find the actual size coloring pages from Activity Villages and Classroom Jr.com websites. Furthermore, we pinned their coloring pages to our Olympic Pinterest board.

Target Age Group: 3-5 years old

How to Play:

In order for your child to color comfortably while in the jog stroller, you will need the following:

• 1 old, small metal cookie sheet or 1 small medal lunch box that can lie flat on their laps while in the stroller, or 1 small clipboard.
• 1 small package of crayons that can fit in the lunch box or in the stroller side pouches.

I prefer the metal lunch box. They can keep the crayons in the deep part of the lunch box and color the Olympics printable on the medal lid.  As I mentioned before, we always have to bring other toys with us on our adventures, and the lunch box is a great way to carry those items as well. 

Preparation Time: 20 minutes minimum.

I cannot predict the maximum preparation time because if your kids are interrupting you, it could take many hours or days to complete.

Materials:

• One hole punch
• 1 piece of construction paper (optional)
• String, yarn or ribbon
• Scissors
• Metal Lunch Box, or a small cookie sheet or a small clipboard

Cost: $0

Winter Olympics Coloring Book Instructions

1. Print out the FREE Winter Olympics Color Book.

2. Cut the Winter Olympics coloring pages slightly smaller than the indicated size.

3. Stack the pictures on top of one another.
4. Cut one piece of construction paper into half. (optional)5. Punch two holes in each corner.
6. Cut ribbon and loop it through the holes.
7. Tie the ribbon together.

Voila, you have created your own Winter Olympics Coloring book.  Now, go for the Gold!

Disclaimer:  Before incorporating any of these Stroller Runner Games, please ensure you warm up properly and stretch to avoid any injuries.

For more Stroller Runner Games, please see the posts below.

• Introduction to 52 Weeks of Stroller Runner Games
• Week 1: Red Light Green Light
• Week 2: I Spy
• Week 3: Find the Cars
• Week 4: Scavenger Hunt
• Week 5: Puzzle Love