Top 10 Olympic Games for Teaching English
Ah, the Summer Olympics—a grand spectacle of sweat, tears, and enough national pride to fill hundreds of Olympic-sized pools. While your students might not be competing in the 100-meter dash, they can still dive headfirst into these top 10 Baamboozle Olympic games.
As they race through these games, your students will not only be on the edge of their seats but will also gain a newfound appreciation for sportsmanship, global cultures, and maybe even the ancient art of synchronized swimming (it's harder than it looks, okay?).
So, gear up and get ready for a marathon of laughter, learning, and a little bit of friendly competition!
10. Summer Olympics
By Ruby
Start your journey with a vibrant quiz about the sports in the Summer Olympic Games, complete with pictures! Featuring sports in action, students will have to guess the name of each sport. Let's test their sports awareness and vocabulary with this game.
And if your students don’t know the answer, just tell them to try and go for the gold anyway—when accuracy fails, at least there's enthusiasm!
Helps with: Sports awareness, vocabulary development, memory recall
Best for: Grades 3 to 8
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9. Go for Gold: The Olympic Quiz
By KKnel
This is not just any trivia quiz; it's the ultimate test of your students' Olympic knowledge.
Students will race through questions that challenge their understanding of the Games' rich history, rules, and standout athletes. Perfect for those who think they know everything about the Olympics.
If your students ace this game, just remember it’s not every day you discover you’re teaching the next generation of Olympic historians!
Helps with: Fun facts, critical thinking, cultural awareness
Best for: Grades 6 to 9
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8. Quiz: Sports Edition
By MaritaEOI
Can your students name five sports that don't use a ball? What do the rings of the Olympic flag represent?
This quiz delves into the nitty-gritty of Olympic sports and symbols, pushing students to think outside the (ball) box.
Just wait until they realize that 'watching TV' isn’t considered an Olympic sport yet—talk about a game-changer!
Helps with: Sports knowledge, critical thinking, problem-solving
Best for: Grades 3 to 7
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7. Olympics Spelling Bee
By Miya
This game will have your students sprinting to decode jumbled letters and spell out the names of various Olympic events.
It’s a fun and challenging way to reinforce spelling skills and sports knowledge at the same time.
Your students think they're spelling champs? Wait until you see how 'gymnastics' looks when it's all scrambled up—good luck with that one!
Helps with: Spelling skills, accuracy, attention to detail
Best for: Grades 3 to 6
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6. Weird Olympics
By Maria DiVito
Prepare to dive into the weird and wacky world of Olympic sports. Can your students figure out if these strange sports are real Olympic events? It's a mix of disbelief and laughter, perfect for those who love the unusual.
Who knows? They might even start a petition to add "trampoline dodgeball" to the next Olympics!
Helps with: Critical thinking, humor, distinguishing fact from fiction
Best for: Grades 4 to 8
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5. Verbs (Olympics Version)
By SeanTeacher
This isn't your average verb game. Focused on present continuous action verbs ending in -ing, this Olympic-themed game will have students running, jumping, and swimming through grammar exercises. It's grammar practice with a sporty twist!
Can they keep up with the pace and go for the gold? Dive in to find out!
Helps with: Grammar skills, language learning, action verb usage
Best for: Grades 3 to 6
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4. 3 Words = 1 Olympic Sport
By Grammar Doctor
Water + Michael Phelps + Backstroke = ?
This game turns clues into a fun puzzle where students guess the Olympic sport from three related words. It's a brain-teaser that you can use as a warm-up or even a brain break!
Get ready for some funny guesses—'snow + board + tricks' might make them think of 'snow surfing' before they realize it's 'snowboarding'!
Helps with: Critical thinking, vocabulary, problem-solving
Best for: Grades 3 to 7
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3. Mistakes? Olympic Edition
By Wait, What?
Spot the grammar mistakes in sentences about the Olympics. This game sharpens students' grammar skills while keeping them entertained with fun and trivial content about the Games. It’s educational and hilarious—a gold-medal combo!
Be prepared for unexpected greatness—your students might start pointing out grammar mistakes faster than you can say "Olympic champion”!
Helps with: Grammar skills, proofreading, attention to detail
Best for: Grades 5 to 8
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2. Name the Olympic City
By MrLee123
Test your students' geography knowledge by naming the cities that have hosted the Olympics. It's a whirlwind tour around the globe, challenging students to recall where the Games have taken place.
Clues are provided with jumbled letters that they have to unscramble to find the city's name. Perfect for geography buffs and future travelers.
Who knew geography could be this fun? Just wait until someone insists that Atlantis hosted the Games once!
Helps with: Geography, memory skills, world knowledge
Best for: Grades 4 to 9
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1. Summer Olympic Riddles
By skjamie25
And now, for the grand finale! This game is like a word mystery they have to solve, all about guessing the Olympic events by their descriptions. It’s a riddle-packed adventure that will keep students on their toes, thinking hard and laughing harder.
Watch as they start describing their chores at home like Olympic events—'Extreme Dishwashing' might become a new favorite!
Helps with: Critical thinking, descriptive skills, problem-solving
Best for: Grades 4 to 10
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Final Thoughts: Top 10 Olympic Games for Teaching English
Looking for more ways to keep the Olympic spirit alive in your classroom? Don’t miss our other adrenaline pumping games in Top 10 Games for American Football and Top 10 Games for World Pup Soccer.
As we wrap up this countdown of brain-boosting Olympic games, remember: it’s not just about winning, but about learning, laughing, and maybe doing a victory dance or two. Dive into these games, spark some joy, and let’s make this summer an Olympic-sized adventure!
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