In the spirit of friendly competition, what better way to bring home the gold than to host your very own athletic events for your little ones? There’s no need to travel to Paris to experience the thrill of sports when your kids have all they need right at home! Keep reading to discover 5 fun ways to participate in the games from the comfort of your home with your kids this summer.
5 Gold Medal-Inspired Activities
Keep reading for 5 activities to keep little one active this summer.
1. Horseback Riding
Your kids will love participating in their very own equestrian show! Just like the games, your child can hop on the back of their very own horse and show off their riding skills. Have them roll around on Blaze: Interactive Spring Riding Horse and strut their stuff! Bonus points if you create your own horse accessories (such as mane bows and braids) to complete the look!
Supplies:
- Blaze: Interactive Spring Riding Horse
- Scissors
- Yarn
- Ribbon
2. Soccer Match
Are your little ones up for a friendly game of soccer? They’ll have a blast dribbling, passing, and shooting goals to their family and friends in hopes of bringing home the gold. Fill The Beast MVP Wagon or other Radio Flyer wagon with your supplies and head to your local soccer field or backyard to set up. Now watch as they score goals and build sportsmanship with their team.
Supplies:
- The Beast MVP Wagon
- Soccer Ball
- Goal
- Cones
3. Gymnastics Meet
From forward rolls to balancing acts, your child will love learning their very own gymnastics routine! Set up the Tumble Town Foam Climbing Blocks for Toddlers in your living room and watch as they become a little acrobat. Include some “chalk” powder (or baking flour from your kitchen) for your kids’ hands just as they use in the real games!
Supplies:
- Tumble Town Foam Climbing Blocks for Toddlers
- Gymnastics outfit for your little one
- Powder “chalk” aka baking flour
4. Cycling Fun
Set up a cycling challenge in your driveway for the perfect neighborhood activity! Your kids will have tons of fun biking up and down the driveway (or safe area of the street) with their friends in their very own “race” as they do in the real games. Set up some cones for an easy obstacle and watch their little feet pedal!
Supplies:
- Bike of Choice from our Radio Flyer Bike or Flyer eBike collections
- Cones
- Helmet
5. Trampoline Jump
Your little one will love bouncing on their very own trampoline while watching their favorite athletes compete! Set up the 2-in-1 Kids’ Trampoline with pillows or cushions around it to act as a “safety mat,” similar to the real competitions. See how many times they can jump in a minute or set up a routine for them to do to music.
Supplies:
- 2-in-1 Kids’ Trampoline
- Pillow/cushion “safety mats”
Did you try any of these activities? Tag #RadioFlyer on social media to share your smiles.
