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Olympics Reading and Learning
By TheAngelForever | August 10, 2012
This year, the boys seem to be more intrigued by the Olympics. We watched part of the Opening Ceremony together the night it aired, and saw the rest of it with the DVR. The night before it started, we read Olympig! together. Then, NHL and JSL noticed books in a display at our library. The books were all about the Olympics, athletes, London, and more. There were books and movies for adults, plus a variety for kids.
NHL has been fascinated with the swimming and diving events. He has followed along as Michael Phelps made Olympic history with his medal count. It was not a surprise to me that he wanted to take out a book on this great athlete when he found it on the display.
As you can see, several of the books have come home with us to read. It goes to show that there are always books to help expand on subjects at home or expose children to a themes, travel locations, or people – it just take a little research at times.
My question to you this week:
What sport or athlete from the London 2012 games would you love to learn/read more about and why? If you have not been following along, what is your favorite summer game or what do you wish was in the Olympics?
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Topics: Aloha Friday, books, jsl, nhl, photos, real world news | 6 Comments »
August 10th, 2012 at 5:30 am
Water polo because there were rules that I didn’t understand while watching.
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August 10th, 2012 at 7:18 am
Would like to understand the manner of scoring for each sport as in diving, gymnastics, etc.
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August 10th, 2012 at 12:29 pm
Oh that’s a tough one because I haven’t been watching the Olympics. At all. I know, right?? :) I love that your boys want to read certain books because of watching the Olympics! :)
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August 10th, 2012 at 1:00 pm
Hmm I don’t remember out library having such a display and they usually do. maybe I missed them, but we do go every week.
I’d love to learn more about Fraser Pryce. Her story made me cry because I know what it’s like.
And I think I love all the Olympic games. To me it’s very different from regular sports.
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August 10th, 2012 at 4:03 pm
I’m always a fan for the gymnastics team.
Have a great Aloha Friday!
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August 10th, 2012 at 8:44 pm
would love to know more about gabby because she is the first of many
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