Get into the Spirit of the
Lisa Gipson
WINTER OLYMPICS
Take time to learn a little about the athletes on Team USA at www.teamusa.org. When the kids show interest in one or two, they’ll get excited to watch their sport on TV. Get the schedule and keep track of results at www.nbcolympics.com.
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Win the 2022 American Girl Doll of the Year Corrine Tan is the first Chinese American doll to hold the title of American Girl of the Year. Corinne’s interests include skiing and training her puppy to be a search-and-rescue dog. Visit www.sandiegofamily.com/ contests/this-month-s-contests for a chance to win the American Girl (doll) of the Year.
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Show your team spirit by donning red, white and blue! Learn how to make American flag shorts at www.sandiegofamily.com/for-the-kids/ crafts-for-kids/how-to-make-americanflag-shorts.
Make festive treats like Star-Spangled Soda and Patriotic Cake Pops to enjoy while watching the Olympics as a family. Get the recipes at www.sandiegofamily.com/things-to-do/ dining-and-recipes/star-spangled-soda for the soda and www.sandiegofamily.com/ things-to-do/dining-and-recipes/patrioticconfetti-cake-pops-recipe for the cake pops.
Photo courtesy of Deborah Stallings Stumm
Root for the Home Team!
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• The Olympic Flag features interlocking rings that symbolize unity between five parts of the world that compete (North & South America, Asia, Africa, Europe and Australia).
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• Beijing is the first city to ever host both summer and winter Olympic Games (the 2008 Summer Olympics were held there).
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• Almost all the snow used in the events will be artificial.
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Fun Facts About the Olympics
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in Beijing (the capital of China) from Friday, Feb. 4 to Sunday, Feb. 20. Here we share a plethora of ideas about how to embrace the spirit of the Olympics, learn a bit about Chinese culture and explore winter sports. Watching the Olympics with kids is a springboard for enriching conversations about other countries, cultural differences, and the dedication and perseverance it takes for athletes to compete. Make it a fun and educational experience for the whole family.
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Cheer on Team USA as they compete
